Despite its low-calorie status, broccoli packs a punch in the vitamin, mineral, and phytochemical stakes. It is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6, C, E and K, as well as folic acid, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and fibre. Broccoli’s lutein content has potent antioxidant properties, and is essential to eye health. Broccoli is a fantastic cancer-preventative food and, in fact, preliminary studies indicate that broccoli’s indole-3-carbinol compound can actually arrest the growth of prostate cancer cells. This compound also assists the liver’s detoxification of toxic compounds such as alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, and environmental pollution. Load up!
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