BROCCOLI
Brassica oleracea
Nutritional value: Broccoli has a high percentage of vitamin C and fiber. It is an excellent food to keep bones healthy and strong due to their provision of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. It is rich in beneficial nutrients for immune and ocular health
Recipes: Broccoli can be eaten raw or cooked. The recommended way of eating them is to steam them for 3 to 4 minutes or boil them for the same amount of time in order to keep the nutrients. Studies show that the high consumption of broccoli can reduce the risk of aggressive
Origin: Mediterranean and the Near East