Description
The bimi or broccolini is a hybrid food, the result of the mixture between the traditional broccoli that we all know and the Chinese cabbage, for this reason, it has properties shared with other crucifers but some characteristics are very particular to this food.
Specifically, it is rich in substances with an anticancer effect, such as glucosinolates, which it has in a higher proportion than broccoli and Chinese cabbage, and also in isothiocyanates that can cause the death of tumor cells.
It is also a source of phenolic compounds, like other cruciferous vegetables, which have an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory function, among which flavonoids stand out, which also have an antitumor effect on our body.
Regarding its nutrients, like other crucifers, bimi or broccolini is rich in fiber and has potassium, B-complex vitamins and a considerable proportion of vitamin C that is around 60 mg per 100 grams, an amount that exceeds orange.
And finally, it has plant compounds that act as prebiotics feeding the intestinal flora as well as, it contains antibacterial substances that could be promising for medicinal use.
Benefits of bimi
As we showed you before, the properties of bimi are really beneficial for human health, especially because of its richness in antioxidants and anticancer compounds.
Polyphenols can not only fight tumor cells but also help us prevent and control cardiovascular and metabolic diseases such as obesity.
On the other hand, its high fiber content and low energy intake make bimi a very useful ingredient when looking to gain nutritional density without increasing the calories in the diet, for example, to lose weight or prevent weight gain by satiating us with its consumption.
Likewise, its content in vitamins C and prebiotics can keep us away from many diseases by strengthening the body's defense system and its antibacterial properties can also help prevent infections.
It is a food with good properties and therefore, with different benefits that we can take advantage of if we include it on our table.
