Broccoli

Availability: All Year Around

What to look out for

When buying broccoli look for bright green colours, usually with no yellow, brown, grey, or black spots. The florets of the broccoli should be tight and nicely closed. The cut ends, should be fresh, moist, and with a white/green colour.

Try to avoid cut ends that look cracked, dried or with yellow colour.

Storage

Broccoli can go bad in only 1 to 2 day if stored inappropriately

Fridge: Broccoli should be stored in a fridge. We recommend placing it inside a loosely closed or perforated bag to stay fresh. Also we would suggest only washing the broccoli prior to use. Properly stored inside the fridge it can last up to 5 days.

Freezer: Broccoli should be sliced into florets or small pieces, and blanched then placed in a freezer bag.

Benefits

Nutrient dense

Broccoli is a rich source for several minerals, vitamins, fibre, and bioactive compounds.

High in Antioxidants

Broccoli contains multiple antioxidants such as Lutein and Zeaxanthin, these compounds may help in preventing oxidative stress and cellular damage in our eyes.

Can Help Reduce Inflammation

Due to the bioactive compounds broccoli contains, these compounds may be responsible for anti-inflammatory effects inside the body.

May Fight Against Certain Types of Cancer

Several studies have showed that cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli may have compounds that can act as a cancer-preventative agent.

May Support Heart Health

Broccoli contains specific antioxidants that may help and reduce the overall risk of heart attack.

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