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<\/span><\/p>\nBroccoli is a powerhouse of the most essential nutrients. Even better, broccoli keeps the doctor away as it has numerous health\ufeff\ufeff\ufeff benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n Packed with nutrients, it keeps your health in check by fighting off chronic diseases such as cancer, gut related disease, inflammations, and cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the ultimate secret to a blissful healthy living. A diet spiced up with broccoli has the following benefits.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccoli is simply a wonder plant with endless health benefits. It has many beneficial nutrients that play a role in protecting as well as healing the body. Here is an overview of health benefits of broccoli.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccoli is rich in vitamin C that is vital in strengthening the immune system as well as disease-fighting abilities of your body.<\/p>\n In addition, it has beta-carotene, phosphorous, zinc, copper, and selenium that play a major role in improving the efficiency of your immune system.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccoli is rich in beta-carotene, high fiber content, omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamins that are necessary for regulating blood pressure.<\/p>\n Well, regulated blood pressure is necessary for the proper functioning of your heart.<\/p>\n Besides, broccoli especially when steamed, is effective in reducing the level of cholesterol. By combining easily with bile, it makes excretion of bile more efficient as a result your blood cholesterol will be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n The fiber rich broccoli is a great companion to your digestive system. It has a high level of roughages, the magical ingredient that keeps in check the proper functioning of your digestive system.<\/p>\n If you want to eliminate the problem of constipation once and for all, then ensure that you throw in a bit of Broccoli in your diet. It also increases the movement of bowel reducing the chances of gut diseases.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccoli is an excellent team player towards having a robust and healthy family.<\/p>\n Practically, everyone, particularly your children, pregnant as well as lactating mothers, and veteran citizens would benefit from large quantities of calcium in broccoli.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Lack of calcium in your body can cause adverse health effects such as weakening of teeth and bone, bone-related diseases, and improper functioning of your nervous system.<\/p>\n Of course, you wouldn\u2019t want to any member of your family be a victim to any of these diseases.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccoli is a leading member of the cabbage family.<\/p>\n What makes broccoli more special is the fact that its large flowering head is cut to biteable pieces and eaten as a vegetable. Better yet, you can roast or grill broccoli and have it as a side dish.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n You could be familiar with only medium head broccoli that you see on supermarket shelves, but it’s nice to know that is one of the many varieties of broccoli.<\/p>\n There are many different varieties and derivatives of broccoli. They differ in the length of time take to mature, production of side shoots, and the size of the head.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Below are the popular types of broccoli.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Heard of baby broccoli? If you love shopping in malls or supermarket, you are likely to have spotted broccoli with a brand name \u2018baby broccoli.’<\/p>\n Broccolini has a long slender stalk with deep green broccoli florets.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccolini is popular among many people because it’s sweeter and easy to cook. If you live a busy life, then broccolini will come handy for you as you can cook it for ten minutes, or even better eat it raw.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n The eye-catching ornate fractal-like pattern of broccoflower is not only appealing to the eye but also taste as it looks. Broccoflower compared to other types of broccoli is more similar to cauliflower.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n This is the most popular type of broccoli in the western world. It has green florets that sometimes tingle with light purple coloration.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Other types<\/a> of broccoli that make up as a side dish to many delicious diets across the globe include:<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Gai-lan<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Purple broccoli<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022<\/span>Broccoli rabe<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n If you have enough to spare, then it\u2019s important to store<\/a> them so that they would be delicious when cooked as fresh broccoli direct from the farm.<\/p>\n But before storing, how do you choose the best broccoli, so that will stay fresh for a longer time?<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Here are some tips on how to choose the best broccoli:<\/p>\n Now that you know how to choose the best broccoli, you can now go ahead and store your broccoli. You can store your broccoli following the simple steps below.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Broccoli is best stored in refrigerator<\/span><\/p>\n To store broccoli put it in a plastic bag and press the bag against your broccoli to remove as much air as possible.<\/p>\n Store broccoli in a refrigerator without washing. Washing broccoli before storing encourages the growth of bacteria making it spoil much faster.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n If you want to store your broccoli for an extended period of time, even up to a year, you can blanch and have it frozen. Surprisingly, it will taste as delicious as it was one year before storing.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n There are many ways<\/a> to cook broccoli as much as your creativity can allow you. There is numerous broccoli recipe that can be prepared effortlessly.<\/p>\n Nonetheless, the most popular ways of cooking broccoli include blanching in boiling water to bring out its flavor as well as have that crisp like tender texture. You can also have broccoli steamed, roasted, saut\u00e9ed, or bring the best of broccoli taste on the grill.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n You can run out of ingredients when making a diet with a broccoli side dish, but you can never run out of ways of cooking broccoli. Broccoli is just a super veggie that can be prepared with a lot of ease.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Here are 9 best broccoli recipes:<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Blanched broccoli with cheesy sauce poured over it is mouth-watering to say the least. It is simply creamy and tasty.<\/p>\n \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bIngredients<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Heat the oven to 200c<\/p>\n \u2022 Tender broccoli florets by boiling them for 10 minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Boil the milk by pouring it into a pan, add cheese and flour and simmer<\/p>\n \u2022 Throw in some garlic to cheese sauce mixture<\/p>\n \u2022 Once the broccoli is tender place it in a casserole, add sauce, sliced pieces of bread, black pepper, salt, and olive oil to add a crispy texture to the bread.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bake for 30 minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve while hot.<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare marinade by mixing buttermilk, pepper, salt, cumin powder, maple syrup, and garlic.<\/p>\n \u2022 Immerse chicken legs and have it refrigerated for at least 2 hours.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bake the chicken legs for 40 minutes after lining a baking tray using a butter paper.<\/p>\n \u2022 Blanch broccoli for 3 minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Take broccoli out and sprinkle so oil. Grill broccoli 2 minutes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve broccoli with buttermilk.<\/p>\n Credit: euphoricvegan.co\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bm<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Saute garlic using hot oil in a heated pan<\/p>\n \u2022 Add a pinch of red chillies and use pepper and salt to season<\/p>\n \u2022 Add broccoli and let it cook for three minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Add pasta as well as parmesan cheese<\/p>\n \u2022 Cook for another 3 minutes and serve it hot.<\/p>\n Credit: furtherfood.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u200b\u200bDirections:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Fry onions in olive oil and throw in garlic<\/p>\n \u2022 Add broccoli, water, and wasabi and mix well.<\/p>\n \u2022 Add cream<\/p>\n \u2022 Prepare fried potatoes by frying with olive oil and add salt<\/p>\n \u2022 Chop the apple and simmer it till it is brown and gooey.<\/p>\n \u2022 Mix fried potatoes with chilli flakes and add soup<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve while hot with apple compote.<\/p>\n Credit: lakesidenaturalmedicine.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Directions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Heat butter and add half the broccoli<\/p>\n \u2022 Add flour and add stock gradually as you stir<\/p>\n \u2022 Blend in a blender once cool<\/p>\n \u2022 Place it back and add milk, celery, and half the broccoli.<\/p>\n \u2022 Turn the heat until the mixture boils and then lower the heat and simmer for ten minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Garnish with cream and serve while hot<\/p>\n Credit: silk.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/span>\u200b\u2022 Heat olive oil and add ginger and cook for half a minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Add broccoli, pepper, scallions and cook for 5 minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Add hoisin and sprinkle with sesame seeds<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve while hot<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Credit: itsmydish.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n Directions:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n \u2022 Mix together broth, flour, sauce, sugar until the sugar has dissolved<\/p>\n \u2022 Cook beef for 4 minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Add garlic, broccoli, and ginger and cook until the sauce thickens.<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve immediately<\/p>\n Credit: pigeoncottage.com<\/a><\/p>\n Ingredients<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Fry onions<\/p>\n \u2022 Add broccoli and potatoes<\/p>\n \u2022 Pour the chicken broth and heat to boil<\/p>\n \u2022 Simmer for 20 minutes<\/p>\n \u2022 Mix with cheese and stir<\/p>\n \u2022 Serve with the soup<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\nImproves your immunity<\/h3>\n
Fight heart and other cardiovascular diseases<\/h3>\n
Improving proper function of the gut system<\/h3>\n
Healthy bone development<\/h3>\n
Types of Broccoli<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nBroccolini<\/h3>\n
Broccoflower<\/h3>\n
Calabrese broccoli<\/h3>\n
How To Best Store Broccoli?<\/h2>\n
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How To Best Cook Broccoli?<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nTop 9 Yummiest Broccoli Recipes<\/h2>\n
1. Baked Broccoli Recipe<\/h3>\n
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2. Chargrilled broccoli with buttermilk<\/h3>\n
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3. Broccoli pasta<\/h3>\n
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4. Wasabi broccoli soup<\/h3>\n
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5. Creamed broccoli soup<\/h3>\n
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6. Pepper stir-fry with broccoli<\/h3>\n
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7. Broccoli beef<\/h3>\n
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8. Stilton Soup with Broccoli<\/h3>\n
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9. Broccoli and bacon pizza<\/h3>\n
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