Description
Glucoraphanin is a natural chemical in broccoli that protects us from oxidation, is a powerful stimulant of our defenses, improves kidney function, and reduces high blood pressure. In addition, in the intestine, it is transformed into sulforaphane, a sulfur compound with proven anticancer properties, cardiovascular protector, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antioxidant and liver purifier.
Isothiocyanates are also present in broccoli sprouts, and they provide us with good respiratory health and natural anti-inflammatory properties.
The opinion of experts indicates that the consumption of broccoli ensures anticancer protection, but especially when consuming it raw, since the heat destroys all these substances that are so valuable to our body.
Broccoli sprouts are very easy to digest and can be added to salads, sandwiches, soups, creams, snacks ... Let your imagination fly!
Broccoli sprouts also contain:
Vitamin C: antioxidant par excellence, it prevents infections and helps to absorb iron from the diet.
Vitamin A: provides good health for skin, hair and eyesight.
Vitamin B2: provides protection to the mucous membranes and eye health.
Vitamin B6: provides better digestion.
Carotenoids: Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from macular degeneration and cataracts.
Calcium: essential for healthy and strong bones, and prevention of osteoporosis.
Potassium: provides diuretic properties, cardiovascular protection and lowers blood pressure.
Phosphorus: necessary for proper brain function.
Folic acid: elemental for the brain function of the fetus in pregnant women, and tissue creation.
Iron: essential to avoid anemia.
Zinc: promotes a good function of the prostate.
Selenium: prevents premature aging.
Magnesium: for a correct functioning of muscles and nerves, at the same time that it is a natural muscle relaxant, which gives us more vitality and less fatigue.
Phytoestrogens: to prevent the symptoms of menopause.
Fiber: essential to relieve constipation, eliminate toxins from the body, lower blood cholesterol and reduce weight in weight loss diets.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
100 g
Energetic value
98 kcal / 407 kj
Fats
6.9 g
Of which saturates
0.5 g
Carbohydrates
0.9 g
Of which sugars
0.7 g
Dietary fiber
5.8 g
Protein
5.3 g
Salt
0.06
