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- Broccoli sprouts are so full of potent anti-cancer compounds that Johns Hopkins University tried to patent them. 600+ studies have shown that the phytochemical “sulforaphane” found in broccoli and other related plants, may be the most potent anti-cancer compound on earth. Sulforaphane can’t be stabilized and turned into a pill, it can only come from eating the plants (chewing starts a chemical reaction that unleashes the magic).
- A cup of broccoli has more Vitamin C than an orange. A single orange has about 51 mg of Vitamin C. A cup of chopped broccoli has about 81 mg of Vitamin C. Yep, broccoli has more Vitamin C than an orange
- Broccoli is full of vitamins, packed with Vitamins C and A. One cup of broccoli has more Vitamin C than an orange. The Vitamin A in the vegetable can help fight cancer and keep eyes healthy.
- Broccoli can be steamed, boiled, or roasted but to get the maximum nutritional value, the best way to enjoy it is raw. If you boil it, use as little water as you can and boil it quickly to prevent it from turning to mush and to keep its vitamin content. No one likes mushy broccoli.
- Broccoli microgreens have larger quantities of magnesium, manganese, copper, and zinc. These are very essential minerals that most people are deficient in. These high traces of minerals found in microgreens were not affected by the way they were grown
- Broccoli microgreens contain the highest amount of sulforaphane available compared to almost any other food available. Sulforaphane is a sulphur compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, bok choy and cabbage.
Here are just a few benefits sulforaphane is known for:
- Fighting inflammation
- Cancer prevention
- Improved heart health
- Improved digestion
There are a ton of ways to eat broccoli microgreens. Depending on your family and their pickiness level you could serve these hidden where the kids can’t see them or in something like a salad.
If you need to hide the powerhouse veggie, then I would consider a microgreens smoothie. Green smoothies can taste amazing and can be a great way to add a ton of veggies and fruit into your day without much effort.
