Broccoli is a green vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals. It is easy to prepare and can be used in many recipes.
Health benefits of broccoli
Broccoli is considered healthy for a reason. The rich composition of the plant contains such extremely beneficial microelements for the body as selenium, silicon, iron, calcium, boron, iodine, etc., vitamins: A, E, PP, K and group B.
Also proteins, fiber and many other bioactive nutrients: methionine, choline, amino acids.
Broccoli is considered a healing vegetable, it is recommended for cardiovascular diseases.
Doctors recommend eating broccoli to prevent nervous disorders.
This cabbage helps to remove salts of heavy metals dangerous for human life, increases the resistance of the human body to radiation.
Fiber cleanses the intestines, which relieves flatulence, slims and improves skin health. Frequent consumption of dishes with broccoli helps to remove excess fluid from the tissues.
How to properly cook broccoli to preserve nutrients
You need to boil water in a saucepan, put a colander or a special stand on top that will not touch the water.
Then lay out the broccoli florets and cover the pan with a lid. Cooking time for cabbage varies depending on the desired degree of softness of the cabbage. Takes no more than 15 minutes.
This method of cooking allows you to save more nutrients.
