Why is broccoli good for your health?
The taste of broccoli is only good to those people that enjoy it. It's a very personal choice. Broccoli is good for your health because it contains a lot of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It's also a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage and cauliflower. Cruciferous vegetables have been shown to help defend your system against some types of cancer.
Is broccoli ok on a low carb diet?
Short answer: yes. However, this is something you will have to learn for yourself, I have heard stories of diet products of slowing down the onset of ketosis in low carb diets, but once you are in ketosis there seems to be little effect. You should probably limit your consumption as some people seem to be sensitive to aspartame, and Bromine is not good for you either.
tl;dr It's fine for dieting but not very healthy
Is dark chocolate healthier than broccoli?
Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa liquor which is rich in antioxidants. Many dark chocolates also contain less sugar than milk chocolate, and many have a higher fiber content.
How many calories are in 1 serving of broccoli?
HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN 1 CUP OF BROCCOLI
Here are the calorie counts for both raw and cooked broccoli.
STEAMED OR BOILED BROCCOLI
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What is the phytochemicals for broccoli?
Broccoli (Brassica Oleracea/Brassica Italiaca)contains Iron, calcium, lutiens, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E,K,C , E, K, & PP, folic acid, omega 3 fatty acid,tryptophon,beta a carotene, dietary fibres. It contains phytochemicals like isothiocyanates that boost the liver to detoxify carcinogens & Indoles / sulforaphane that break down hormones that cause cancer cell proliferation.
100 gms broccoli contains 25 calories.
How many calories in mixed vegetables cauliflower broccoli and carrots?
It depends on the quantity or weight. See the related questions and answers further down this page, for the calories in broccoli, the calories in green beans, the calories in baked beans, and the calories in cauliflower.
What greek word did broccoli come from?
It comes from an Italian word meaning 'a cabbage sprout'. Broccoli was cultivated in the Roman era and has been known since the 6th Century BC
How much protein is in 1 cup of broccoli?
In one cup of cooked broccoli, there are 3-4 grams of protein. Broccoli and leafy greens, like spinach, are very good sources of plant-based protein, high in nutrients and fiber, and very low in fat.
Are food suppliers dying the broccoli?
When you buy fresh strawberries, they do not dye them. Something like strawberry yogurt or ice cream, where strawberries are an additive - not the main food - , then yes, some companies do add a dye or coloring into the food. This is sometimes done to help to preserve or enhance the natural color, as it can sometimes be lous when mixed in with other foods.
What part of the plant are you eating when you eat broccoli?
When your're eating Broccoli, your acually eating the flower buds of the plant. if you ever grow it and wait too long, the the part of broccoli you eat will turn into lots of yellow flowers.
How much does one large broccoli weigh?
2 lbs.
A broccoli's weight depends on how big it is. There is not enough information to answer your question.
Why don't people like broccoli?
It seems like your craving brocolli because your body needs it. When your body craves salt for example, its likely that your body is low on salt. Brocolli is full of iron, maybe your body is craving food with iron, in this case vegies and lots of it.
What is one interesting fact about broccoli?
Broccoli is a good source of chemicals that boost DNA repair in human cells.
Can rabbits eat broccoli leaves?
Actually, they can. But rabbits prefer carrots, more lettuce, because when you give a rabbit a carrot, it only eats the green lettuce part.
What is the average price of broccoli?
The price will vary from about $2.99 to about $4.99 in Australia that is
Is broccoli that is turning yellow safe to eat?
When broccoli that has already been harvested are left a little too long on the shelf or in the fridge the buds on the florets will start to yellow. Everyone I talked to said it was still edible.
The taste may change, so try a piece to see if it still tastes good to you.
Someone suggested it might give you gas. /p
I don't know about that.....but if it tastes OK go ahead and use it quickly.
If it starts turning brown/black and slimy, it's started to decompose.
Dispose of it in compost or just throw it in the bushes.
Help feed the other plants.
The broccoli plant, while still in your garden, will bloom and produce bright yellow flowers. These blooms are also edible and sometimes sold as a delicacy. You can use them as garnish or throw them in a salad.
Which is the best way to cook broccoli?
1) Wash the broccoli with warm water till its light green in color.
2) Squeeze half lemon into a container, add salt, pepper, cherry shreds, chickpea flour , onion seeds, chopped onions and tomatoes (steamed in microwave for 5 minutes).
3) Pour half table spoon oil mixed with gravy (above made) into the crusty baking tray. Preheat it for 5 minutes till the gravy turns golden.
4) Marinade broccoli in the gravy and steam it for 15 minutes in the microwave with 250 C.
5) Serve with shreds of gouda cheese or plain cheese (depending upon taste).
Note : To retain the flavour of the broccoli , do not use more than half tbsp oil and 2 tbsp gravy.
What can you you make with broccoli?
Make a nice meatloaf with the meat and carrots along plus a salad with the lettuce and snap peas with a broccoli vegetable to complete the 3 course dinner.
The easiest way is in the microwave. In a microwave-safe dish (that has a top) a splash of water in the bottom and your micro can help you with the timing.
You can also put the broccoli in boiling water and boil for about 15 minutes or until it is as tender as you like.
Steamed broccoli is prepared by placing the broccoli on a steaming tray over boiling water. Cover with a lid and steam until it's as tender as you want it to be.
Does cooking broccoli negate the fiber benefits?
Strictly speaking, yes, it does break down some of the fiber. That said, unless you boil the broccoli until falls to pieces, you do not lose that much nutritional value. If broccoli is cooked right, the fiber will be partially broken down so it can actually be digested easier than if it were raw. A small percentage of fiber is broken down beyond use, but as a whole it is still very healthy for you.
The best balance between healthy and cooked? Steaming. A quick steam over simmering water until the broccoli starts to look bright green, to be precise. It will still have a slight crispness to it but be soft enough to easily eat and it will get rid of the nasty raw-flavour. Personally, I hate raw broccoli but I love steamed broccoli.
How many calories are in 8 ounces of raw broccoli?
For free vegetable and fruit calorie chartsto use as daily guides for either weight loss or weight maintenance, or for the calorie counts of the other vegetables and fruits, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links.
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How much of a serving of broccoli should be served for one person?
nine servings, or 4½ cups per day (2 cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables).
Based on the food pyramid it is recommended to eat 3 - 5 servings of vegetables a day (that does not count fruits, where 2 - 4 servings are recommended). A serving of vegetables is considered to be 1 cup of raw leafy vegetable, 1/2 cup of other vegetables cooked raw chopped whatever, or 3/4 cup 100% vegetable juice. The servings suggested is based on suggested caloric intake: the larger your intake of calories, the move vegetables you should consume.
Lifeclinic International, Inc. (2010). Food guide pyramid. Retrieved on February 10, 2010 from http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/food-pyramid.asp.
Can you feed your rabbit steamed broccoli?
It is not recommended to feed rabbits cooked food. There are many health benefits to fresh food.
Fresh broccoli, especially the greens, is very healthy for rabbits, although the stem and florets sometimes cause gas (which can be painful, and actually life-threatening!), so it's a good idea to observe your rabbit closely after she's eaten broccoli, and not to serve very much (some rabbits are more sensitive than others).
See the related question below for more details and helpful links about the rabbit diet.