Broccoli is rich in nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamin C and carotene. According to the analysis, every 100g of fresh broccoli contains 3.5g-4.5g of protein, which is three times that of broccoli and four times that of tomato. In addition, the mineral composition of broccoli is more comprehensive than other vegetables, and the content of calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc and manganese is very rich, which is much higher than that of cruciferous cabbage.

The anti-cancer effect of broccoli is an important research content of western countries and Japanese scientists in recent years. Broccoli ranks among the best in the list of anti-cancer vegetables published by the National Cancer Research Center of Japan. The American Journal of Nutrition also published the research results that broccoli can effectively prevent prostate cancer. The anticancer effect of broccoli is mainly attributed to its glucosinolates. It is said that long-term consumption can reduce the incidence of breast cancer, rectal cancer and gastric cancer.

In addition to anti-cancer, broccoli is also rich in ascorbic acid, which can enhance the detoxification ability of the liver and improve the immunity of the body. A certain amount of flavonoids can regulate and prevent hypertension and heart disease. At the same time, broccoli is a high-fiber vegetable, which can effectively reduce the absorption of glucose in the gastrointestinal tract, thus lowering blood sugar and effectively controlling the condition of diabetes.

For most people in China, broccoli began to appear in large quantities on our table in recent years. At present, the eating method is monotonous, mostly stir-fried or fried with garlic. In fact, broccoli has a very important feature, that is, after being boiled or blanched with water, its color will remain green and its taste will be more crisp. So cold salad or soup is also a good choice.

In foreign countries, broccoli is mainly eaten with salad or cooked as a side dish of western food, which avoids the loss of nutrition during high temperature heating and is more conducive to health. People who are used to eating hot dishes can also fry with meat, eggs or shrimp.

In addition, when selecting broccoli, the heavier the handle, the better the quality. But we should also avoid the flower ball being too hard, because this kind of broccoli is older. It is best to eat it within 4 days after buying it back, otherwise it will be stale.