Organic Broccoli (approx. 1.5 lb)

In a way that might be unique among foods, the nutrients found in broccoli are able to change this set of connections between inflammation, oxidative stress, detox and cancer. In fact, it would be fair to describe broccoli as containing anti-inflammatory nutrients, antioxidant nutrients, detox-support nutrients, and anti-cancer nutrients as well! [...] It looks like an average of 1/2 cup of broccoli per day... is enough to provide some measurable benefits... a 2-cup serving twice a week would still meet this minimum average amount...

Broccoli also provides digestive support by offering a large amount of dietary fiber. "...You don't have to eat much broccoli to get a large amount of your daily requirement!" Compounds in broccoli also help "protect the health of our stomach lining by helping prevent bacterial overgrowth..."

Other notable benefits are broccoli's support of the cardiovascular system and its cholesterol-lowering effects. "Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming... Raw broccoli still has cholesterol-lowering ability, just not as much."

Also notable are positive effects on the eyes and skin.

Source: whfoods.com

"Broccoli is an excellent source of immune-supportive vitamin C, anti-inflammatory vitamin K, free-radical-scavenging vitamin A... heart-healthy folate, and digestive-health-supporting fiber. It is a very good source of enzyme-activating manganese; muscular-system-supporting potassium, protein, and magnesium; energy-producing vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Additionally, it is a good source of energy-producing vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and iron; bone-healthy calcium; and immune-supportive zinc and vitamin E."

Source: whfoods.com