Broccoli is a green cauliflower that hails from Brassica genus-specific epithet and is a health providing vegetable. It’s various varieties are X-botrytis, broccoli Rabe-rapini, etc. and they get used in different regions of the world. It is because of its properties to prevent diseases and destroy harmful bacteria, it is one of the most favourite vegetables for the scientific research. There are many anti-bacterial compounds found in various parts of it which help prevent diseases.
It has been observed that this shrub contains organosulphur phytochemical that has a great power to cure cancer of prostate gland. Amino acid present in the tissues of the shrub carries out biosynthesis to make organosulphur which is anti-Benign Prostate Hyperplasia ( BHP). There have been 100 types of thioglucosides found in the world of plants and four of them are capable in curing cancer of ovary and breast cancer. Indoles are also found in broccoli which controls testosterone and estrogen hormones in men and women. Deficiency of testosterone leads to increase in the size of prostate gland and secretion from it also goes down.
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Excess of estrogen is responsible for breast cancer. Broccoli contains six types of indoles and two of them have already been recognized by the scientists; They prevent swelling of the prostate gland and also cures the deficiency of the hormones secreted from it.
Broccoli cures all types of urinogenital problems. Blood accumulation of urine and sex organs is cured by it. It also improves the blood circulation. Prostate gland secretion becomes normal due to eating broccoli in the meals. Sensual weakness, sexual and erectile dysfunction, elevation of ejaculation volume and regulation of libido are controlled. It is well known that the use of broccoli soup and its vegetable improves the function of the bladder and heals pain. It also prevents communicable diseases and infections. It’s use improves immune system, and your body becomes able to adapt in any ambience. It also works as an energy booster.
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)Broccoli, raw (edible parts)
Energy 141 kJ (34 kcal)
Carbohydrates
6.64 g
Sugars 1.7 g
Dietary fiber 2.6 g
Fat
0.37 g
Protein
2.82 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A equiv.
beta-carotene
lutein zeaxanthin
(4%) 31 μg
(3%) 361 μg
1403 μg
Thiamine (B1) (6%) 0.071 mg
Riboflavin (B2) (10%) 0.117 mg
Niacin (B3) (4%) 0.639 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
(11%) 0.573 mg
Vitamin B6 (13%) 0.175 mg
Folate (B9) (16%) 63 μg
Vitamin C (107%) 89.2 mg
Vitamin E (5%) 0.78 mg
Vitamin K (97%) 101.6 μg
Trace metals
Calcium (5%) 47 mg
Iron (6%) 0.73 mg
Magnesium (6%) 21 mg
Manganese (10%) 0.21 mg
Phosphorus (9%) 66 mg
Potassium (7%) 316 mg
Sodium (2%) 33 mg
Zinc (4%) 0.41 mg
Other constituents
Water 89.3 gVia
Ohio State University ‘s Prof. Squateg and his associates discovered a chemical glucosinolates which is capable of curing blood cancer. The person who eats broccoli twice or more in a week is 44 percent more protected from cancer than people who do not eat. A research paper by scientists of Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Center Chemo Protection was published in Cancer Research Journal. According to it, broccoli can cure all gastric related problems ( stomach bacteria groups) gastritis, gastric ulcer, and moreover it also treats cancer very effectively. If 70 gm baby broccoli is eaten every day, it will do a miracle with the help of chemical sulforaphane that will produce such an enzymes in the food ducts that reduce the threat of cancer in a great way.
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A group of scientists at John Hopkins of Medicine have discovered that sulforaphane present in broccoli activates a unique gene Nrf2 that protects the lungs from toxicants. Nrf2 can protect from the impacts of pollution and toxic substances. It also protects the ducts of the respiratory system. In fact, the allergen and the antigen activate lungs Nerve Ending Receptor Protein TRPA1 and increases the pace of the formation of cough. Since all the cough is formed in lungs, not in the throat. Broccoli, turmeric, apple, ginger, MULETHI are such herbs those prevent the excitement of the nerves, they improve the quality of the life. They also make NRF2 gene stronger.
The scientists of Britain’s Imperial College London, have made an amazing discovery. They found in Broccoli enables those proteins in the body that prevent accumulation of cholesterol in the blood ducts. Scientists are also of the view that broccoli activates the natural defence mechanism system and prevents clotting in the vessels and hence improves the blood circulation and helps body organs to get sufficient nutrition.
