A study in Japan concluded that the average nutritional value and disease prevention function of broccoli far exceeded other vegetables, ranking first, and it was called the top of vegetables.

Broccoli is rich in nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamin C and carotene.

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.

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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.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Broccoli