•Apart from being one of the richest sources of calcium, broccoli also contains vitamins A, B6, C and K.
•It is also very rich is dietary fiber.
•They are also rich in potassium and manganese.
•Having high content of vitamin C, it helps to supply our body enough of antioxidants that help keep away free radicals that cause aging.
•Broccoli also enhances the absorption of iron.
•Broccoli has indoles that help in the inactivation of harmful estrogens which promote the growth of tumors.
•A number of studies have come to a conclusion that people who ate broccoli in an abundant quantity, had lesser risk of a few types of cancers, such as cancer of the cervix, breast, colon, lungs, prostate, esophagus, bladder, larynx.
•Sulforaphane stimulates the cells that are engaged in the production of cancer-fighting enzymes.
•Beta-carotene is present in broccoli which is another cancer fighting agent.
•Diindolylmethanem, that is present in broccoli, has anti viral and anti bacterial properties.
•Broccoli is also very high in magnesium, iron, pantothenic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, phosphorus, etc.
Including broccoli in your diet will prevent the development of cataracts and ease the common cold symptoms.
•Broccoli that is high in fiber helps to prevent constipation.
•Some birth defect risks can also be lowered by including broccoli in our daily diet.
•Other broccoli health benefits include weight reduction, reduction of cholesterol, controlling Alzheimer’s diseaseand prevention of diabetes.