Broccoli (Brassica oleracea l., Italica group) is the plant the vegetables that are included in the family cleomaceae or Brassicaceae cabbage. These vegetables into Indonesia not so long ago (circa 1970s) and is now quite popular as a food ingredient.
Some among us may not have been a lot to know what benefits can be obtained from green vegetables. In some literature mentioned broccoli contains vitamin C and fiber foods in large quantities. These vegetables contain compounds of glukorafanin, which is a form of natural anticancer compounds sulforafana (sulforaphane).
The following is a range of benefits of broccoli, which contribute greatly to health:
1. the fight against cancer
Broccoli contains two fitokemikal compound called indoles and isothiocyanate. fitokemikal function increases the enzyme activity that play a role for shatter carcinogenic agents. Broccoli has anti-cancer agents such as glucoraphanin, beta-carotene, diindolylmethane, selenium and other nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, zinc and certain amino acids in preventing the growth of cancer cells in the breast, uterus, prostate gland, intestines, kidneys, liver and lungs.
2. Detoxification
Broccoli are contributing to the body from free radicals and toxins like uric acid. This in turn, protects the body from toxins-such as ulcers, hives, rheumatism, kidney stones, gout, rashes and eczema.
3. cope with constipation
Broccoli is quite effective at overcoming difficulties defecate are rich in fiber. In addition to bind toxins in the intestines, fibre also helps the absorption of nutrients from food.
4. improving the health of the skin
Broccoli is a storehouse of vitamins. Vitamin C, beta-carotene and vitamin B complex present in Broccoli, which is very necessary to make the skin more radiant. Even vitamin E that broccoli also accelerates teradapat on proliferation of skin tissue regeneration.
5. Sehatkan heart
Fiber in broccoli plus the existence of the Omega-3 fatty acids, beta-carotene and vitamin-other has a share in lowering bad cholesterol levels in addition to also regulate blood pressure. This is certainly very well to maximize the work function of the heart.
6. eye care
Zeaxanthin is the main ingredient in broccoli that will benefit the health of the eye. These nutrients help in repairing the damage caused by UV radiation as well as prevent the disturbance of eye condition such as macular degeneration and cataracts.
7. Enhance immunity
Broccoli encourages increased immunity or immunity the body with the presence of vitamin c, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, phosphorus and copper.
8. bone health
Children, parents and pregnant or breastfeeding is advisable consume enough calcium. Calcium deficiency that can lead to the weakening of bones, teeth and osteoporosis. Broccoli contribute to bone health for containing minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
9, Supports pregnancy
Pregnant women in need of essential nutrients to maintain the health of fetal growth. Broccoli contains all the essential nutrients that are needed by a pregnant woman as an antioxidant, calcium, protein, vitamins, pendetoks, phosphorus and iron.
10. Keeping blood sugar levels
Broccoli contains mineral called chromium that helps in the proper functioning of the hormone insulin. This is one of how to regulate blood sugar levels.
11. Preventing anemia
Anaemia due to iron deficiency. Broccoli is a good source of iron, so it can be used as an effective cure for anemia.
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