Broccoli Sprouts: Tailed Wonders
Nutritional qualities
Broccoli sprouts are powerhouse of vitamin C. The ascorbic acid content is phenomenal. It also contains beta-carotene. Sprouts contain 50 times more cancer fighting phytochemicals than regular
Nutrient | Amount |
Energy (kjoules) | 161 |
Fibre | 6.3 g |
Protein | 7.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 0.9 g |
Saturated Fat | 0 g |
Total Fat | 0.5 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 31 mg |
(Value for 150 gms, 1 serving, cooked) |
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Broccoli contains dithiolthiones, which trigger the formation of enzymes that may stop carcinogens from damaging DNA. Now, researchers have discovered that 3-day-old
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