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Health benefits of Broccoli

As usual, Broccoli can be found in the market here and there. There are a lot of consumers of broccoli lately. This green vegetable, which looks almost like cauliflower, has a lot of nutritional value.

Today we will learn from a nutritionist the benefits and nutritional value of broccoli.

Nabila Binte Kabir, a nutritionist at Faraji Dental Hospital and Research Center, talks about the benefits and nutritional value of Broccoli.

Nutritionist Nabila Binte Kabir says Broccoli has a lot of nutrients. It contains 97 percent water. 100 grams of broccoli contains 6 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of protein, 0.1 grams of fat, and 2.5 grams of fiber.

Broccoli contains vitamin C, beta carotene, and plenty of fiber. As the amount of fiber is high, Broccoli has various health benefits for our body. Cholesterol is released from the body when you consume it.

Having more fiber helps the body prevent bad cholesterol LDL.

Nabila Binte Kabir said that since the amount of fiber is high, broccoli also helps in weight loss. Due to the high amount of fiber and water, the stomach fills up easily, so we are less inclined toward other foods. Broccoli also has some ingredients that can help prevent cancer.

Broccoli helps in lowering blood sugar.

Nutritionist Nabila Binte Kabir adds that broccoli contains vitamin K and vitamin C, which help to maintain good hair and skin health. It also helps to increase the glow of the skin.

Vitamin C acts as our anti-oxidant, which helps to remove free radicals that are harmful to our body and also helps to prevent cancer.

Nutritionist Nabila Binte Kabir added that broccoli contains some ingredients that also help improve our bone health.

Broccoli contains potassium and magnesium, which helps to maintain good nervous system health.

Broccoli is a natural detox, which helps to cleanse our stomach. Broccoli fiber also helps to prevent constipation.

News Room, June 17,2022