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Benifits of broccoli

  • Discover what makes broccoli so healthy, recipes.

Florets of broccoli in a bowl on a wooden table

What is broccoli?

Broccoli is a branched, green vegetable with either purple or more commonly green flower buds. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with cauliflower, cabbage and kale and it can be eaten raw or cooked, with just 80g (about 2 spears) counting as one of your five-a-day,

Take a look at our printable infographic to discover what counts as 5-a-day.

Nutritional benefits of broccoli

There have been many health claims over the years about broccoli and whether it could be labelled a 'superfood' or not, but its nutrient-rich profile does offer some real health benefits.

Broccoli is a good source of fibre and protein, and contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium as well as the vitamins A, C, E, K and a good array of B vitamins including folic acid.

Microwave steamed broccoli garlic sesame seeds

Roasted Broccoli (Best Ever!)

Roasting makes broccoli as irresistible as french fries! This is our favorite way to cook it if you have the time. Oven roasted broccoli comes out perfectly tender and charred, with crispy dark brown parts. It has a mild, almost sweet flavor. Stir in a little grated garlic, olive oil and lemon juice after roasting to make the 

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