You may have heard the term "Super food" being tossed around in some health blogs. But what exactly is a Super food? Super foods are whole foods that are not processed, so they retain more of their balanced combination of nutrients that nature gave them. These nutrients include a mix of the essentials- fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, and other familiar nutrients that our bodies require to function properly and maintain good health. Super foods also include various natural plant substances called phytonutrients that play an important role in reducing health ailments such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. The best way to capture all of these benefits is to eat a variety of whole foods. This series will help you choose which super foods you should be including in your diet. Lets get to it...
Today's Super food is broccoli. Broccoli is loaded with nutrients. Some vitamins include Vitamin C and A (beta carotene), folic acid, calcium and fiber. This is especially beneficial for those who do not consume dairy, but are looking for a way to get their daily calcium. Calcium could help reduce blood pressure and prevent colon cancer. Broccoli is part of the cabbage family so it will give you many of the benefits of other cruciferous vegetables.
Look for broccoli that has a bright green appearance. Avoid if the color is starting to turn yellow. Store in a plastic bag in your refrigerator and wash before use. You can be pretty flexible with prepping broccoli. You could steam it, broil it with some oil, salt, and pepper, saute with garlic and onion, puree into a soup, or even eat it raw with carrots and celery. Broccoli should stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can also add to the freezer to increase shelf life.
Well there you have it for now. Go out and enjoy some broccoli for its great health benefits. Stay safe and I will see you again soon. Thanks for reading.
its amazing that I beem eating healthy with my family since being a kid...
we live longer and healthier
and others start calling it superfoods....
it's not ... it's what you should be eating...
not hyping it up....
Exactly! They are only "SUPER" relative to the really bad toxic food we commonly eat.
What I love about broccoli is that it's one of the natural healthy foods that's easy to eat. I enjoy it raw, small bits on a salad or lightly cooked as a side dish. One I first started to eat healthy I found it was also one of the easier foods to transition with from eating junk food.
Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies. I love eating it raw so as to get the maximum nutrients, but also enjoy it roasted. I throw it into whatever I'm making for dinner all the time. So good!!
The best way to cook this, in my opinion, is baking it at 400 for 30-35 min! Sprinkle some sea salt and you are good to go! The easiest preparation for superfoods ever!
Great post.I think these food are best for health...
broccoli is everyone's favourite the most healthy thing to have :)
a lemon squeezed in water on an empty stomach when you wake is the way to go.
I didnt read the post, but that picture(the one with red grapes nd others juxtaposed) is stunning, makes me feel healthier just looking at it.. (anybody who thought i was refering to the broccoli .. :(
They are additionally wealthy in phytochemicals, that square measure far-famed to own disease-fighting properties. Basically, a superfood's nutrient composition (vitamins, antioxidants and minerals) is notably on top of what the body's basic organic process wants for survival need. samples of superfoods you will be acquainted with are: Kale
Well said. Thanks for sharing.
We really like broccoli. It is a great addition to many meals either as a side or in the dish itself. Have a great day!
I write blog about spice!
is spice super food?
Great post! It's funny that people think we are meant to eat meat when all the "super foods" are plants! :D