Broccoli is a POWER food. There are so many known health benefits associated with the regular consumption of Broccoli, just a couple of these include; reducing the risk of cancer, allergies and inflammation. Broccoli is a high source of vitamin K and calcium so its great for bone and heart ealth. Broccoli is a smart carbohydrate; high in fibre, it aids digestion and maintains low blood sugar. Raw, steamed or baked its a tasty addition to almost any recipe- try adding it to salads or to your breakfast smoothy!

Did you know?

John Hopkins University did research into the health benefits associated with Broccoli, focusing on the effects it has on cancer. Studies found that it reduced the development of tumours by 60% and the size of tumours by 75%! A cup of Broccoli has as much protein as a cup of rice with half the calories! Its well worth adding this super food to your diet!

Preparation:

Separate the heads or florets from the stem and slice into smaller bite size pieces.

Click through to the iNatural blog ‘The Harvest’ for some great Broccoli recipes!