Organic Broccoli

250g of Broccoli Florets mixed sizes

Broccoli is familiar to almost everyone, however did you know the leaves and stems are also edible and should be cooked and eaten along with the tops? As with most brassica’s Broccoli is packed with the following nutrients and health benefits:

• Vitamin’s K, C, A and B6
• Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Calcium
• Fibre, Protein, Folate and Vitamin E
• Assists in Preventing Cancer
• Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
• Supports Immune System Function
• Slows Aging
• Improves Teeth and Gum Health and Bone Density
• Prevents Premature Aging of Skin
• Promotes Wound Healing
• Improves Eye Health
• Assists in Detoxifying Blood
• Assists in Liver Protection
• Improves Hormonal Health and Adrenal Gland Functioning
• Increases Metabolism and better management of a Healthy Weight
• Promotes Cognitive Function, even into old age
• Improves Fertility

Here are some ideas to get more Broccoli into your diet:

• Every pasta sauce, soup, stew, curry or stir fry will welcome the addition of broccoli
• Lightly fry broccoli with anchovies in your pan directly after cooking steaks for a delicious side dish. The meat juice will cook into the broccoli
• Small florets can be snacked on raw although large amounts of raw broccoli is generally not recommended

Broccoli is a cool season crop in our climate and as such should be enjoyed thoroughly while it is available and replaced with Bok Choi when it is not. Order your Broccoli today.