Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli is one of the cruciferous vegetables, which are known for their powerful cancer-fighting properties. Kale, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are also in this family.

Broccoli by itself has been the subject of many health studies and its impressive cancer-fighting properties, particularly with bladder, lung, ovarian, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers, are well documented.

Sprouted broccoli seeds are rapidly growing in popularity due to their high concentration of cancer-fighting phytonutrients. In general, sprouts offer a higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than their full-grown vegetable counterparts.

Serving size: 1 cup chopped
Region: Great Britain, Italy, North America

Health Benefits

Colon Substantially lowers risk of colorectal cancer when eaten at least 3-5 times per week. Eat only organic, raw or lightly steamed broccoli for cancer-fighting effects.
Eyes/Vision Helps prevent cataracts.
Heart Significantly reduces risk of heart disease, even compared with other vegetables.
Lungs Substantially lowers risk of lung cancer when eaten at least 3-5 times per week. Eat only organic, raw or lightly steamed broccoli for cancer-fighting effects.
Prostate Weekly consumption of broccoli dramatically reduces risk of advanced-stage prostate cancer. When eaten in combination with tomatoes, broccoli is even more effective at fighting prostate cancer. Eat only organic, raw or lightly steamed broccoli for cancer-fighting effects.
Skin Helps to repair sun-damaged skin.
Stomach Broccoli and broccoli sprouts are effective against H. pylori, the bacteria that causes ulcers. Broccoli sprouts may also help prevent gastric cancer.

Nutrients

Calcium 42.8 mg 4%
Chlorophyll N/A N/A Make sure to eat raw or very lightly steamed.
Sulfur N/A N/A
Vitamin B9/Folate 57.3 mcg 29%
Vitamin C 81.2 mg 135%
Vitamin K 92.5 mcg 116%
Zinc 0.4 mg 3%