Your mother was right; eat your vegetables. That is especially true for green vegetables. While all the green vegetables are good for you, broccoli is one you should eat regularly whether you like it or not! Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is a good source of vitamin A and folate. It is a significant source of protein, calcium, iron, and other minerals. Broccoli is also rich in bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals that protect against cancer. In fact, while other cruciferous vegetables are protective, broccoli seems to have more cancer-fighting compounds than the others. Some of these compounds block the action of hormones that stimulate tumors; others work by inhibiting tumor growth or by boosting the action of protective enzymes. The bioflavonoids and other antioxidants found in broccoli are substances that protect against mutation and damage from unstable molecules.
If you don't like broccoli, think of it as a natural protector for your body and learn to eat it for your health's sake.
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