The effects and functions of broccoli
1, enhance immunity: broccoli's vitamin C content is very high, is conducive to human growth and development, but more importantly, it can improve the body's immune function, promote the detoxification of the liver, enhance the human body, increase the ability to resist disease.
2, clearing heat and quenching thirst: broccoli has the effect of clearing heat and quenching thirst, in the summer heat, dry mouth and thirst, urine is golden yellow, stool hard or not smooth when 30 grams of cauliflower decoction frequently drink soup, there is a clearing of heat and quenching thirst, diuretic laxative effect.
3, slow aging: broccoli is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C and carotene, can enhance the panel's resistance to damage, help maintain the panel's elasticity, there is a strong promotion of panel rejuvenation, to maintain the role of youthfulness.
4, lowering blood pressure and blood: broccoli contains a certain amount of flavonoids, high blood pressure, heart disease has the role of regulating and preventing. At the same time, broccoli is a high-fiber vegetables, can effectively reduce the absorption of glucose in the stomach and intestines, can reduce blood sugar.
5, weight loss and slimming: broccoli's water content of up to 90% more than a low calorie, per cup *** 240 ml *** only 23 ~ 32 kcal, so for people who want to lose weight can fill the stomach, but not make people fat.
6, to help digestion: broccoli rich in carotene can promote the body's gastrointestinal health and digestion, but also rich in dietary fiber, carbohydrates and other nutrients, these ingredients to help digestion is very effective.
7, protect blood vessels: broccoli contains a chemical called lysergic acid sulfide, can "start" a protective protein in the blood vessels, the formation of their own defense system, so as to avoid blood vessel blockage.
Nutritional value of broccoli
1, broccoli in the vitamin K content is very high, vitamin K can maintain the toughness of blood vessels, so that blood vessels are not easy to rupture.
2, broccoli's vitamin C content is very high, not only is conducive to human growth and development, but more importantly, it can improve the body's immune function.
3, broccoli contains a nutrient called radicicchioidin, which has the effect of improving the activity of detoxification enzyme of carcinogens.
4, broccoli contains a large amount of selenium, with anti-cancer, anti-aging, enhance immunity, and promote the growth and development of children.
5. Broccoli is rich in ascorbic acid, which can enhance the detoxification ability of the liver and improve immunity.
Broccoli food taboos
1, broccoli can not be overcooked, such as frying yellow will make the vegetables with a strong sulfuric taste and loss of nutrients, it is best to steam or microwave to heat.
2, broccoli can not be long after cutting, chopped in the air at room temperature after 6 hours, the loss rate of its anti-cancer ingredients can reach 75%.
3, broccoli and beef liver are compatible, beef liver is rich in copper, iron ions, very easy to make vitamin C oxidation and lose its original function, so the two can not be eaten with.
4, broccoli and cucumber are incompatible, because broccoli is rich in vitamin C, and cucumber contains vitamin C decomposition enzyme, so it is not appropriate to eat together.
5, broccoli and digitalis are incompatible, if you take digitalis when consuming too much broccoli will cause the drug efficacy is reduced.
The way to eat broccoli
1, stir-fried broccoli
Materials broccoli, carrots, vegetable oil, seasonings, each moderate.
Practice ① broccoli root slightly cut off the point, then break into small pieces, wash. Carrot washed and sliced spare. ② boil water in a pot, add some salt after the water boils, and pour broccoli over the water, about 1 minute. ③When the water boils again, pour in the carrots and drain for a minute. ④ pot of oil, when the oil is hot, pour in broccoli and carrots, stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes, then add seasoning to taste.
2, garlic broccoli
Materials broccoli, abalone sauce, five-spice powder, water starch, seasoning each moderate.
Practice ① broccoli cut into pieces blanched, garlic minced spare. ② pot of oil, minced garlic burst incense, then add salt, five-spice powder, sugar, soy sauce stir fry. ③Put boiling water and abalone sauce in the pot, add broccoli and stir-fry, then add seasoning to taste. ④After seasoning, put in water starch and thicken the sauce to serve.
3, cold broccoli
Materials broccoli, fungus, green onion, seasoning each moderate.
Materials ① fungus soaked in advance, broccoli cut into small and soaked in water, carrots washed and pressed with a mold flower shape. ② pot of water, put the broccoli and carrots blanch, and then put the fungus also blanched. ③In a wok, add oil, and fry the scallions to make scallion oil. ④ Pour the green onion oil into the broccoli, add a little salt, chicken seasoning can be.