This vegetable is greatly overlooked as a medical marvel. At this stage, I find my grown up daughters rolling their eyes, cause they know I`m all about the Broccoli. In our family, when boyfriends come to dinner they are `coaxed` to eat their broccoli - because it is Soooo good for you. I just picked these beauties from the garden. You might notice the almost purple hue to them bought on by the cold nights guaranteeing maximum vitamins and minerals as in all dark green and purple vegetables.
My mum used to do the same when we were kids and our friends came to dinner. Annette would always roll her eyes at the vegetables mum would serve us - and then she`d tuck in and eat em up.
I know a lot of people don`t like Broccoli, but it is so versatile in cooking, I mean, how hard is it to grate some cheese on top with a dob of butter! But really, there are so many ways to use them, like every ones favourite - Au Gratin, or in stir fries and Thai food. I even had some on a gourmet pizza last night! I know! Broccoli and Snowpeas on a pizza! Now that is taking it to the extreme.
IMPORTANT - don`t overcook it! Heat and boiling will greatly reduce the nutrition. Steam quickly or toss through stir fries last to retain goodness. And if possible try to buy organic Broccoli as many farmers use pesticides to keep the cabbage moth at bay, or better still, have a go next winter at growing them yourself. Pretty easy crop if you just cover it with netting - no chemicals needed for a perfect insect free crop.
We really have to rev up our intake at the moment, because the veggie patch is full of them, so tonight it is Corned Silverside with Au Gratin veggies. Even broccoli haters love it dripping in cheesy white sauce and tomorrow night....a stir fry I think
But what`s so good about them? They are packed full of vitamins and minerals to boost your health, but more importantly they are full of gentle roughage or fibre and will cleanse internally as it passes through your system. Broccoli is called a superfood rightfully. It is know to help health in many of these ways;
Powerful Antioxidant
Cholesterol Reduction
Cancer Prevention
Reduces Inflammation and Allergies
Bone, Heart and Eye Health
Greatly aids Detox and the Liver
Alkalizes Your Body
The only time it is unwise to overeat this generous vegetable is if you are on blood thinning medication.
So people, the message is clear....get cracking onto Broccoli and be Well & Good.
Special thanks to CreativelyPaleo.com for the use of their photo. Check out their site for great recipes and a a sensible Good Eating site.
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