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15 Health Benefits Of The World’s Most Hated Vegetable

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13. Heart Healthy

By lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, broccoli is the perfect food for keeping the old ticker in good working order. Also, the kaempferol in this veggie has also been shown in numerous studies to help prevent cardiovascular disease.

 

14. Fights Damage Caused By Diabetes

Diabetes is hard on the body. Although eating broccoli won’t stop diabetes, the sulforaphane in this veggie can help to counteract some of the damage that it does to the body, especially to the heart and blood vessels. Sulforaphane encourages the body to make more enzymes that protect the blood vessels from damage.

 

SEE ALSO: The Miracle of Broccoli – Can It Beat Breast Cancer?

 

15. High In Fiber

Although no one wants to talk about it, poop happens. Or sometimes, it doesn’t happen, which is a big problem. You can correct most problems, such as diarrhea or constipation, by eating more fiber-rich foods such as broccoli. The soluble fiber in broccoli can help to maintain a proper blood sugar balance as well as aid in digestion.

Unless this is the only way you can stomach broccoli, avoid overcooking it as you will leave behind most of the health benefits. Lightly steamed or raw is the best way to eat broccoli, and if you enjoy natural, organic butter on it, go ahead!

Your mom was right! Broccoli is your friend!

References:

Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Med.nyu.edu

Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

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One Comment

  1. Kitsy WooWoo

    Nov 5, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I LOVE broccoli! My husband used to complain, “What…broccoli again?” It’s brussels sprouts I don’t cotton to. Supposedly, this is why:

    http://www.sciencefocus.com/qa/why-do-some-people-hate-brussels-sprouts