Broccoli

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Jason says...

My rule where broccoli is concerned is to juice the stem and eat the floret (lightly steam and sprinkle with soya sauce!). The stem is where you will get most juice and also find most of the nutrients. This is a hugely powerful vegetable and in my opinion one of the most genuine 'superfoods' and unlike acai berries it is one of the most widely available and affordable.  

Juice or smoothie?

Broccoli should always be juiced, although its taste can be quite overpowering, so its advisable to always mix with some sweet apple or pineapple juice along with plenty of other veggies. Unless of course you're a hardcore veggie juicer who can handle the green stuff neat, but for most, a glass of just veggie juice with a whole stem of broccoli could put you off juicing for life!

Juicy Trivia

Broccoli is used at the famous Hippocrates Institute as a daily staple in the fight against cancer.  

Broccoli should be dark green or purple depending on the variety. When broccoli turns yellow this indicates a loss of much of its nutritional value. 

Juicy Benefits

Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense foods and one of the richest sources of Vitamin C. Broccoli is probably the most highly regarded food for cancer prevention, particularly with regards to breast cancer. The reason that broccoli is so beneficial in fighting cancer is due to the high levels of three powerful cancer fighting phytochemical groups - isothiocyanates, indoles and dithiolethiones. These special chemicals protect the body from cancer by regulating the way in which cells respond to the environmental elements that can potentially trigger cancerous changes within the DNA of the cell. the National Cancer Institute in America claim that broccoli may reduce the risk of breast cancer. This is due to the chemical indole, that has been found to increase the excretion of oestrogen linked to breast cancer. 

Vitamins, minerals and extras

  • An excellent source of Vitamin C, B beta-carotine and folic acid
  • Calcium, iron, selenium, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur
  • The essential amino acid valine, leucine, lysine and arginine

References
Pinnock, Dale, 2011, Medical Cookery, Right Way, London.
Jensen, Bernard.Dr, 2000, Juicing Therapy, Keats Publishing, Illinois.
Meyerowitz, Steve, 2000, Power Juices Super Drinks, Kensington Books, New York.
www.enwikipedia.org
www.juicebenefits.net
www.healthalternatives2000.com

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