Today I want to start my blog with the benefits of eating broccoli, one of the many favorite vegetables for my son and I. Read on as I show and tell you why.
There are so many nutritional facts worth noting when it comes to this cruciforous vegetable. In fact, adding 2/3 servings to our diet a week may help in solving the Vitamin D definecy, a detremental fact to all my Vegan friends. Vitamin K and Vitamin A help in maintaining our Vitamin D metabolism. Broccoli has a high content of Vitamin K in the form of beta-caroten along with Vitamin A (As noted in the chart below). So, if you're looking to boost your Vitamin D deposits through a Vitamin D supplement look no further!
By far, my favorite fact is that broccoli contains a rich source of flavonoid called kaempforal. Recent research demonstrates that kaemforal reduces the impact of allergy-causing substances to our bodies. Say What! Yes you read right! I personally suffer from allergies so coming across this finding makes me want to eat broccoli every day. This connection also explains how this vegetable contains unique anti-flammatory benefits.
So let us get into the knitty gritty of things and see the numerous nutrients contained in broccoli. I personally love visuals, it gets to the point and tells pretty much all I need to know in a matter of seconds!!!
These charts show the array of nutrients that can be found in broccoli, but if your still skeptical here are 10 quick facts that you won't want to keep from sharing with your friends.
So there you have it folks! Broccoli can provide you with cholesterol lowering benefits due to the fiber-related components that bind together with amino acids in the digestive tract. When the binding takes place it is easier for amino acids to be discreeted which results in the lowering of cholesterol levels.
Lastly, what I have been dying to share with you all is that you can even cook the stalk of this plant. That's right, this portion even has a name, bet you didn't know that! Broccoli hearts! 
[This is a picture of the broccoli hearts I cooked earlier this week. The best way to gain all nutritional benefits is to steam it, takes 5-7 minutes.]
Most people would deem the stem trash but as we move into the trend of vegetable cooking and minimizing waste now you can find new recipes for broccoli hearts. An interesting recipe I found is a type of coleslaw salad. You shred the stem add some red cabbage and carrots for color and wala, you have great healthy dish! You can even spice it up by throwing some dices apples.
Hope this was helpful and gives you the motivation to be innovative with every day foods! Happy Blogging!
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