Broccoli

We said we would talk about food on this blog, so love it or not we are going to talk about broccoli.

Maybe you're a regular consumer, maybe you've forgotten about this green friend, or maybe you view broccoli as evil green trees... Whatever the case, we want to remind you of some of the benefits of adding, or keeping, broccoli in your diet.

Not only is broccoli packed with vitamins and minerals, it also comes with the added benefit of fiber and antioxidants.

The vitamin and mineral list may seem endless, but a few notable ones include calcium, iron, potassium, niacin, vitamins A,C,E and K to name a few.

You may know that you want calcium for your bone health, but it can actually also improve your skin health. We can all appreciate help with that!

Antioxidants are the molecules that fight free radicals in your body, meaning that broccoli can help prevent the development of various conditions. Combine that with the fiber in broccoli, they both help your digestive health.

Some of the clinical studies are looking at the benefits of broccoli when it comes to aging, slowing mental decline, heart health, cancer, eye health and lowering your cholesterol. This is another list that keeps on going!

If you could possibly need another reason to eat broccoli, did you know that it has protein? Even though it does have a high water content, 1 cup actually provides 3 grams of protein which is higher than most veggies.

With all of these benefits, why not make sure broccoli is in your weekly meal plan?

As you know, you can eat broccoli raw or cooked. It doesn't come any easier than that. If you do decide to eat it raw, check out our Veggie Dip Recipe.

The dip helps the broccoli go down easier.

If you do decide to cook it, steaming your broccoli is the best method of cooking it. Boiling broccoli will actually cook off its nutrients.

Enjoy!