Not only is broccoli one of the most nutritious vegetables around, but its cancer-fighting powers and potential for giving brain function a lift make it a must-eat food. Add the fact that it’s delicious, versatile, low in calories, and easy to prepare, and you have lots of reasons to enjoy it often.
1. Nutrition champ
Known as "the little green giant," broccoli is tops in the vegetable world for its nutrients. A cup of steamed broccoli is an excellent source of vitamins C, A, and K, as well as folate. Broccoli has other essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Steaming, stir-frying, and microwaving broccoli with a little added water will preserve the vegetable’s protective compounds, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
