Broccoli (Uni)

Description

Description

Broccoli is a vegetable in the Brassicaceae family, one of the cultivated forms of cabbage, along with cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, rutabaga, and others. The leaves, flowers, and flower stalks are edible.

Benefits

Reduces cholesterol

Broccoli is a food rich in soluble fiber, which binds to cholesterol in the intestine and reduces its absorption, being eliminated through feces and helping to control its levels in the body.

Prevents cardiovascular diseases

In addition to lowering cholesterol, broccoli keeps blood vessels stronger, helping to control blood pressure. It also contains sulforaphane, a substance with anti-inflammatory properties that prevents blood vessel damage and the development of coronary artery disease.

Facilitates digestion

Broccoli is a good way to keep the digestive process functioning properly, as its rich sulforaphane composition regulates the amount of bacteria in the stomach, such as Helicobacter pylori, preventing the appearance of ulcers or gastritis, for example.

Prevents constipation

The fibers present in Broccoli accelerate intestinal transit and increase the volume of feces, which, together with sufficient water intake, favors the passage of feces.

Protect your eyes

Lutein is a type of carotenoid found in broccoli that may help protect the eyes against delayed macular degeneration and the development of cataracts, problems that cause blurred vision, especially in the elderly. Broccoli contains 7.1 to 33 mcg of lutein per gram of weight.

Credits: TuaSaude

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