For me broccoli was an acquired taste…but now I absolutely love it will a little butter and a little salt - it’s delicious. Although I prefer it raw dipped in a little vegetable dip - especially on a nice summer day. There is something about fresh crisp vegetables eaten on a nice summer day that is just so appealing to me. But even more appealing to me is finding out how great broccoli really is…

*Helps strengthen your eyes and prevent eyesight problems such as cataracts because it is high in vitamin A

*Help fight depression

*Helps with infertility and a low sperm count

*Great antioxidant for Anti Aging - helps slow down the aging process and
it’s effects.

*Also, is great for cell regeneration

*Helps treat arthritis - great for joints and bones

*Helps prevent colon, stomach, breast, rectal and lung cancers

*Great food for cleansing and detoxifying your body especially liver and skin cells so if you have sun damage eat more broccoli!!! (Reduces change of sun cancer too)

*Said to be a great blood purifier

*Has been said to help treat Graves disease

*Helps ease the symptoms of Menopause

*Helps treat headaches and migraines

*Helps stomach and digestive problems and diseases

*Helps prevent lung and kidney disease

*Broccoli has anti-viral agents and helps prevent ulcers

*Great source of foliate so if you are pregnant eat more broccoli - it fights against birth defects such as spina bifida

*Helps keep your blood pressure at a healthy level

*Helps with respiratory and breathing problems such as asthma

*Helps fight against vitamin deficiencies

*Help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

*Helps reduce the risk of developing tumors especially of the stomach, esophagus, lung, throat, pancreas, uterus and colon.

*High in fiber and flavonoids and is great for you heart - helps prevent heart disease, stroke and heart attacks

*Eating more broccoli in your diet helps lower your cholesterol levels

*If you are a diabetic eat more broccoli - helps keep your blood sugar under control

*Helps fight against calcium deficiencies and osteoporosis - keeps your bones healthy!!

*Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C - great for your immune system helping fight off things such as the common cold and asthma because it also acts as an anti-inflammatory

*Helps prevent scurvy

*If you bruise easily eat more broccoli

*Decreases the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis

*Great for you capillaries and arteries and ultimately varicose veins

*To get the maximum benefits - eat raw or steamed

Remember - always in moderation…too much of anything is not good for you!