If you often pay attention to fitness recipes or nutrition plans, you'll find that this green cauliflower, broccoli, is almost everywhere. So today, let's talk about why broccoli appears so frequently in fitness recipes.
一、Nutritional Value:
Broccoli is rich in nutrients, containing protein, fat, phosphorus, iron, carotene, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, vitamin A, and more. It is especially high in vitamin C, with 88 milligrams per 100 grams, second only to chili peppers and the highest among vegetables. It contains 3.5-4.5 grams of protein, three times that of cauliflower and four times that of tomatoes. Its texture is tender, its taste is sweet and delicious, and it is easy to digest, which is beneficial for protecting the blood.PS: After every workout, you sweat a lot, and the body's trace elements are severely depleted. Eating broccoli can replenish these trace elements in a timely manner.
二、Cancer-Fighting Effects:
Scientists in the United States and other countries have discovered that broccoli contains "sulforaphane," which can stimulate cells to produce beneficial protective enzymes for the body—Type II enzymes. This enzyme has very strong anti-cancer activity, allowing cells to form a membrane that resists the invasion of external carcinogens, playing a positive role in preventing various types of cancer. Long-term consumption can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and stomach cancer.三、Therapeutic Effects:
1. Broccoli is extremely high in vitamin C, which can improve the liver's detoxification ability, enhance immunity, and is beneficial for human growth and development.2. For children, moderate consumption can protect vision, improve memory, and maintain normal bone growth.3. A soup made with 30 grams of broccoli, consumed regularly, can clear heat and detoxify, promote urination, and unblock...4. It is rich in vitamin K, which helps maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and prevents them from rupturing; it also contains flavonoids that can prevent infections and promote clean blood vessels.After reading the above, you might wonder, what's the best way to cook broccoli to preserve its nutritional value? Now, let me tell you the answer: Wash the whole head, cut it into florets, and blanch it in boiling hot water until just cooked (1-2 minutes, don't overcook to keep it tender and green).1. Serve it as a cold dish on its own or mixed with other ingredients.2. You can also quickly stir-fry it in a hot wok with seasonings and serve it immediately. It can be stir-fried with lilies, cashews, dried seafood, shiitake mushrooms, sliced meat, onions, or even tomatoes. Add the broccoli last. In short, the principle for cooking broccoli is to blanch it first, and the heating time should not be long to maintain its green color, which preserves its nutrients (blanching for a cold dish is best) and its flavor as well.To borrow an advertising slogan: Broccoli is good, but don't overdo it. Post-workout nutrition requires a variety of foods, not just this one alone, such as more protein intake. In conclusion, nutrition should be balanced and food ingredients should be diverse. Oyster Sauce Broccoli