5 Facts about Broccoli

Facts

1.   Broccoli is a vegetable that is a part of the cabbage family.

2.   Broccoli is one of the richest vegetable sources of calcium, iron and magnesium.

3.   Broccoli contains about 3% of protein and is very rich in vitamins A and C more than what you could get from an orange in the concentration of the latter.

4.   Broccoli is packed with phytochemical which are natural substances found in plants that protect your body against certain types of cancer and heart disease.

5.   You may eat broccoli raw like in salads or for dips, steamed and served with butter and seasonings, sautéed in stir fry dishes, or baked as a casserole.

In our house it would be more than fair to say we eat a lot of vegetables.  There is not one person in our house that will not back me up on that comment!

It is so important to incorporate fruits and vegetables into our lives, especially the dark ones, the darker they are the better they are for you.    Not only does broccoli add nutrition to your meals broccoli adds a nice crunch, it has a good texture and the dark green color adds life to the meals I make!

Tip

For the pickier eaters in the family, usually the younger ones but for the older reluctant ones (you know who you are) if they have a hard time eating broccoli, I try to give them a smaller portion or I try to mix it in with other foods so that it is not so overwhelming for them. 

By eating veggies often I think I have a better chance of getting my family to take it in and expect it as a part of eating at meal time, and making it almost second-nature so they can take it with them throughout their lives as they grow.

EAT UP!