What are the properties of broccoli?

Last update: February 14th, 2024

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Broccoli is a variety of cabbage, otherwise known as green cauliflower. It has been in our kitchen for a very long time, but we can also find it in dietary supplements and food additives. This green vegetable surprises us with its phenomenal and irreplaceable taste, as well as its wealth of vitamins and minerals. [1]

Bio broccoli powder was created from selected vegetables, free from contamination by pesticides, herbicides and heavy metals, so we can be sure that we are using the highest quality product. In addition, powdered broccoli will be a more concentrated source of minerals and vitamins, compared to the fresh vegetable. We can use this powder in smoothies, pancakes, waffles and even pancakes.

Bio broccoli powder contains 195 calories in 100 grams. This value is mainly due to protein – there are as many as 30 grams of it. Daily menus are often deficient in protein, which is essential for growth, maintaining proper muscle mass and bone health. It is worthwhile to enrich the daily diet with vegetable protein, which is found in abundance in broccoli powder. In addition, it contains a small amount of fat, so people on low-fat and reduction diets can include it in their diet. [2]

Fiber is another ingredient in which the diet is often deficient. It affects the reduction of intestinal transit time and increases the weight of the stool, thus preventing constipation. Broccoli powder contains as much as 27 grams of fiber, making it a very good source of fiber. [3]

Broccoli and blood production

Folic acid, or vitamin B9, is an essential ingredient for the proper functioning of the body. This is because it is needed for the formation of red blood cells and metabolizing homocysteine. Sources of vitamin B9 are green vegetables, including broccoli powder, which contains as much as 0.4 mg of it, which meets 216% of the daily requirement. Children, malnourished people, pregnant women and people with anemia have an increased need for folic acid. It will be an ideal variety to the menu in terms of taste and nutrition. [4]

Broccoli to boost immunity

Broccoli powder contains as much as 961 mg of vitamin C. It is essential for the proper formation of collagen and increases the absorption of nonheme iron – that is, the one found in plant products. Simply adding some broccoli powder to an iron-rich meal is enough to increase the absorption of nonheme iron.

Vitamin C, otherwise known as ascorbic acid, is involved in protecting DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage. Thus, we can call it a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals that negatively affect our health. [5]

Broccoli powder is also a good source of iron, containing as much as 9 mg of it. Iron, in turn, is essential for the formation of erythrocytes, oxygen transport, and cell division thanks to which it reduces fatigue and improves cognitive function.

Broccoli for hypertension

Broccoli powder is a product that contains a significant amount of potassium, as much as 3550 mg, which covers almost twice the daily norm for this element. Potassium influences the proper functioning of the neuromuscular system and the maintenance of normal blood pressure. A diet rich in this element has an impact on lowering blood pressure. [6]

Broccoli and insulin resistance and diabetes

Broccoli is a vegetable with a glycemic index of 15, so people with impaired carbohydrate metabolism can include it in their diet. It will work perfectly as an addition to your favorite dish – it will add a beautiful green color and a new flavor. People who are mainly limited to a low glycemic index often have trouble composing diverse and tasty problems – which is another argument for its use.

Broccoli powder is a product whose already small amount improves the taste of a dish, so it does not significantly affect the energy value of the dish. It is therefore recommended for those on reduction diets.

Healthy smoothie with bio broccoli Biowen

Ingredients:

• • 2 scoops of bio broccoli Biowen,
  • 1 banana,
  • 2 handfuls of spinach,
  • juice of one lemon,
  • a glass of almond drink.
  • Preparation:
  • • 1. Wash the spinach, lemon and banana.
      2. Put the washed spinach, peeled banana and juice from a squeezed lemon into the blender cup.
      3. To the ingredients we add a glass of almond drink and organic broccoli.
      4. Blend all ingredients and pour into your favorite glass.
• Footnotes:
• Sivapalan T., Melchini A., Saha S., Needs P. W., Traka M. H., Tapp H., Dainty J. R., Mithen R. F.: Bioavailability of Glucoraphanin and Sulforaphane from High‐Glucoraphanin Broccoli. 2018.
• Busnelli M., Manzini S., Sirtori C. R., Chiesa G., Parolini C.: Effects of Vegetable Proteins on Hypercholesterolemia and Gut Microbiota Modulation. 2018, 10: 1249.
• Hijová E., Bertková I., Štofilová J.: Dietary fibre as prebiotics in nutrition. 2019, 27: 251-255.
• Czeizel A. E., Dudás I., Vereczkey A., Bánhidy F.: Folate Deficiency and Folic Acid Supplementation: The Prevention of Neural-Tube Defects and Congenital Heart Defects. 2013, 5: 4760-4775.
• Pullar J. M., Carr A. C., Vissers M. C. M.: The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. 2017, 9: 866.
• Aburto N. J., Hanson S., Gutierrez H., Hooper L., Elliott P., Cappuccio F. P.: Effect of increased potassium intake on cardiovascular risk factors and disease: systematic review and meta-analyses. 2013.