Top 10 Broccoli Health Benefits
published by Jimmy Shilaho on Jun 12, 2011
Research reveals that other than its culinary uses, broccoli has numerous health benefits particularly when eaten raw or steamed. It is useful against both moderate and advanced forms of cancer and helps keep chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease at bay. This article looks at some top ten broccoli health benefits.
Some health benefits of Broccoli and broccoli sprouts:
- Broccoli contains various anti-cancer nutrients such as selenium, diindolylmethane and Sulforaphane which are useful against prostate cancer cells without harming normal cells.
- It is rich in carotenoids which not only have vitamin A activity but also have antioxidant activity which helps keep chronic diseases such as diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at bay.
- It is an excellent source of Indole-3-carbinol which is known to repair cellular DNA which blocks the growth of cancer cells.
- Broccoli is reach in lutein, a phytochemical that helps protect the eyes from oxidative stress and macula degeneration.
- Studies reveal that broccoli consumption is associated with prevention of heart disease probably due to its high Vitamin C content.
- Broccoli sprouts have the capacity to detoxify potential carcinogens which further reduces cancer risk.
- It has been demonstrated that broccoli sprouts inhibit breast cancer tumor progression and activity by initiating cellular apoptosis of damaged cells.
- It suppresses infection by Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium responsible for peptic ulcers in humans.
- Broccoli has been known to lower cholesterol levels and is therefore useful in prevention of high blood pressure which causes heart disease.
- It has been demonstrated that broccoli sprouts are beneficial among patients with both moderate and advanced colon and bladder cancer.
# 1 by Alyssa M.
June 12th, 2011 at 7:11 am #
thanks for this new info!
# 2 by Edgar Garin
June 12th, 2011 at 7:13 am #
Excellent post you share.
# 3 by webseowriters
June 12th, 2011 at 7:15 am #
The use of broccoli increase immunity and prevents from cancer
# 4 by Roe2115
June 12th, 2011 at 7:32 am #
Great info.
# 5 by Muhammad Fajar Marthias
June 12th, 2011 at 8:41 am #
great article…thanks for sharing
# 6 by Craigz
June 12th, 2011 at 8:51 am #
Hey Jimmy I am a lover of broccoli and encourage its consumption to all my friends and family. I did not know all the benefits, though was aware of the benefits for heart disease. keep up the great work as usual. Craigz.
# 7 by gaby7
June 12th, 2011 at 9:14 am #
I like the stuff!
# 8 by lene21
June 12th, 2011 at 10:46 am #
I love broccoli and didn’t realise it has so many health benefits. Thanks for the informative share Jimmy
# 9 by Cassle Tang
June 12th, 2011 at 12:10 pm #
Wow, there are really lots of benefits of broccoli. I think I should eat it more. Thank you for this, people will get really encouraged to eat more broccoli.
# 10 by Aiyanna
June 12th, 2011 at 12:27 pm #
It is a vegetable with good properties and is a natural found in nature too….. Usually have them in salads raw but the favourite is boiled with butter…. Excellent for weight loss too…. Yes, a single serving provides 30 mg of Vitamin C too and you are right good for stopping cancer by doosting DNA repair and yes, very active for prostrate cancer especially and heart disease…..
Also provides lutein and also provides beta-carotene….
Don’t get the flu this winter….
# 11 by yes me
June 12th, 2011 at 5:23 pm #
No no no not even if it tasted like fruit n jelly cheers Jimmy
# 12 by pattiann
June 12th, 2011 at 11:44 pm #
I just had my midnight snack and guess what, it was broccoli casserole!
# 13 by Anuradha Ramkumar
June 13th, 2011 at 3:48 am #
Gr8 info, Shilaho.
# 14 by papaleng
June 13th, 2011 at 11:36 am #
Good you shred this one. Broccoli is such a wonder vegetable.
# 15 by CA Johnson
June 13th, 2011 at 3:05 pm #
This is great information about broccoli. I don’t eat broccoli, but these are great reasons to start. Thanks for sharing.
# 16 by Raj the Tora
June 13th, 2011 at 6:13 pm #
I love broccoli and after your post, am gonna jump more on these.
# 17 by Michal Dorcak
June 14th, 2011 at 1:02 am #
Interesting info. Too sad I hate broccoli … I love most other vegetables including spinach though.
# 18 by LoveDoctorGoodBye
June 15th, 2011 at 7:27 pm #
There are many benefits in broccoli. Besides broccoli, I also like carrots, peas, green beans, spinach and sweet potato. Add these to a piece of salmon and you have a great meal.