Broccoli | Broccolo
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ORIGIN: Italy
MAIN NUTRITIONS: Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Folate, Protein, Omega 3...more
BENEFITS:
• Cancer Prevention
• An Immune System Booster (good for cold)
• Stronger Bones
• Help for Sun-Damaged Skin
SEASON: Peak season (through the winter months) OCT - APR
HOW TO PICK: Closed green florets without brown spots | No soft areas or stalks that are discolored or slimy | Smells fresh
Broccoli originally came from Italy. Broccolo (in Italian) means "cabbage sprout." It is a plant of the cabbage family, and is closely related to cauliflower.
There are so many beneficial factors for eating broccoli. It is amazing!! Broccoli contains twice as much Vitamin C than lemons and 7 times more than potatoes! Also, it is full of carotene, vitamin B2, calcium, and dietary fiber (etc...), so you can imagine how it will help with your health and diet :)
Enjoy cooked or raw broccoli since they will be in season soon!
A little hint I found about raw vs. cooked broccoli (WHFoods | Raw vs. Cooked)
After reading some articles on a few websites, I think eating cooked (best steamed or lightly stir-fried) is better than eating raw broccoli since it significantly improves the digestibility and may double the carotenoid bioavailability.
