Why broccoli is so good for you

Nutritious, low-calorie 'baby trees'

Broccoli is by far one of the best superfoods you can add to your weekly shopping cart. And if you're trying to lose weight, it's amazingly low in calories.

Why broccoli is so good

These delicious 'baby trees' are packed with vitamins and minerals, and they contain powerful antioxidants. Another great benefit of broccoli is that it's also full of soluble fibre that helps to draw cholesterol out of your body.

Because it's so high in fibre, it does a ton of great things for your body, like aid digestion, prevent constipation, maintain low blood sugar, and curb overeating.

A cup of broccoli contains as much protein as a cup of rice or corn, with half the calories.

Ways to enjoy eating broccoli

• Juice it to make a tasty raw veggie drink.
• Steam it and serve with fish, chickpeas or lentils.
• Stir-fry it with other veggies and lean meat or chicken.
• Baked it into a casserole.
• Toss it raw into a salad.
• Blend it into a dip with some low-fat cream cheese.

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