Broccoli and cauliflower

Broccoli and cauliflower

Broccoli provides a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Broccoli contains fiber, selenium, and lutein.
Broccoli is also a beneficial product because it is remarkably rich in folic acid, iron, and vitamin A.

- Phytochemicals
- Glucosinolates
- Sinigrin
- Heart health, folic acid
- Blood pressure
- Anemia, iron
- Digestion, pepsin
- Fiber
- Weight management
- Dopamine production, nervousness, stress, depression
- Insomnia
- Nerves, muscles
- Heart rate
- General energy
- Potassium, fluid balance
- Potassium, glutathione, reduces joint pain
- Elimination of toxic substances from the body
- Liver function, purifies the blood
- Skin health
- Thyroid

Substances that affect gut health support the gut microbiota, digestion, and bowel function.
Fiber is the most important 'fuel' for the gut microbiota.
Fiber feeds good bacteria.

Good way to use it: Steam for 3-5 minutes so that the broccoli does not lose its phytochemicals and nutrients.

Brassica oleracea var. italica
Broccoli 100 g:
Nutrient Target
Energy kcal 35.0 kcal 2%
Energy kJ 146.5 kJ
Fat 0.3 g 0%
Saturated 0.1 g 0%
Carbohydrate 2.0 g 1%
Sugar 2.0 g 4%
Protein 4.6 g 5%
Fiber 2.5 g 10%