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.

Many people think that tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables are the most abundant in vitamin C. In fact, the vitamin C content of broccoli is higher than all of them, and it is also significantly higher than other ordinary vegetables. Moreover, broccoli contains many vitamins, especially folic acid, which is an important reason why its nutritional value is higher than that of ordinary vegetables.

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Anti-cancer effect:

In recent years, the anti-cancer effect of broccoli is an important research content of western countries and Japanese scientists. Broccoli ranks among the best in the list of anti-cancer vegetables published by the National Cancer Research Center of Japan.

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.

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

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