Broccoli is a plant belonging to the cruciferous, the same family to which the cauliflower, the Brussels sprouts or the romanesco belong; It has important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Nutritional values
Broccoli contains no fat, no cholesterol and has a good amount of protein and fiber.
Weight loss and other benefits
Broccoli helps lose weight, in addition to reducing cholesterol, increasing heart health and reducing the risk of cancer; the consumption of broccoli provides antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of chronic inflammation and cancer, and fiber helps excrete toxins from the body.
Broccoli sprouts and cancer of the cervix and stomach
The high consumption of foods rich in sulforaphane, such as broccoli sprouts, is associated with a lower risk of cervical cancer.
Prostate cancer
Broccoli is a particularly sensitive vegetable, to prevent prostate cancer; Men who eat at least one serving of broccoli a week have a 45% lower risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
