銆€銆€3) Broccoli

銆€銆€Broccoli is rich in fiber, folate, potassium, calcium and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds which reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Broccoli also contains beta-carotene, an antioxidant, as well as vitamin C.

銆€銆€Boiling broccoli for too long can destroy much of its vital nutrients

銆€銆€If the enzyme myrosinase is not destroyed during cooking, broccoli can also reduce the risk of developing cancer. The best way to cook broccoli and to preserve the myrosinase is to steam the vegetable lightly - if it is overcooked, and the vegetable's beneficial effects can be seriously undermined, researchers from the University of Illinois wrote in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition and Cancer.

銆€銆€The researchers said that adding broccoli to a meal can often double its anticancer properties.

銆€銆€Another ingredient, sulforphane, which exists in broccoli, is also said to have anti-cancer as well as anti-inflammatory qualities. However, overcooking can destroy most of the benefits.

銆€銆€Broccoli powder does not contain myrosinase.

銆€銆€A recent article on the health benefits of broccoli:

銆€銆€"Lightly Steamed Broccoli Has Powerful Anticancer Enzyme Myrosinase"

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