Recent research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests munching on raw broccoli is more nutritious then eating it cooked. Broccoli has been touted as a "superfood" because it is packed with vitamin C, A, K, as well as folate and B vitamins and even some calcium and iron. It also contains sulforaphane, which according to research done at our very own Johns Hopkins can prevent cancer by stimulating the body's detoxifying enzymes. The process of cooking the broccoli locks the activity of the sulforaphane. If you prefer it cooked, leave as much crunch as possible. Either way, enjoying broccoli can help prevent colon, gallbladder, prostate, and ovarian cancer, so it's worth eating cooked or raw!
Here are some quick ideas to include more broccoli into your diet:
- Healthy sauté broccoli and onion, then add to your favorite breakfast omelet and serve with grilled tomatoes.
- Enjoy a bowl of tomato soup along with a salad including broccoli florets for lunch.
- Add lightly steamed broccoli florets to the tomato-paste toppings on your favorite pizza.
- Healthy sauté broccoli florets along with other favorite vegetables, such as onions and mushrooms, add to pasta sauce and use to top whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
- For a quick snack, serve raw broccoli florets along with the carrot and celery sticks, hummus or yogurt dip and crackers.
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