Broccoli

Description

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea cv.italica.) is an edible green plant in the cabbage family ) whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Broccoli is classified in the Italica cultivar group of the
species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli has large flower heads, usually dark green, arranged in a tree-like structure branching out from a thick stalk which is usually light green.
A 1/2-cup (45-gram) serving of raw broccoli provides Vitamin C. Vitamin K1. Folate (vitamin B9) Potassium Manganese, Iron, Indole-3-carbinol, Sulforaphane, Carotenoids, Kaempferol and Quercetin.
Helps in blood clotting and may promote bone health, blood pressure control and heart disease prevention, help fight cancer, protect against heart disease, cancer, inflammation and allergies and lowering blood pressure in people with high levels.