Broccoli
Some people love broccoli and others hate it, but there's no denying that broccoli is a nutritional powerful. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamins C, K, and A, as well as folate and dietary fiber, and a very good source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus, and vitamins B2 and B6. In addition to providing these valuable nutrients, broccoli offers an abundance of powerful phytochemicals that may help protect the body against many ailments including cancers.
Blood Pressure
Research indicates that glucoraphanin, a compound found in broccoli, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Broccoli also contains potassium, magnesium, and calcium which also help regulate blood pressure.
Cancer
Diets high in broccoli have been linked with a lower risk of certain types of cancer. Broccoli contains certain chemicals that work through numerous mechanisms to inhibit tumor cell adhesion, spread, and invasion. These substances act as antioxidants, boost detoxifying enzymes in the body, and may even produce beneficial changes in gene expression. Studies suggest that a broccoli compound known as sulforaphane induces cancer cells to commit a sort of cellular suicide.[10]
Liver Detoxifier
The liver is one of the most important organs of the body. It is responsible for regulating blood sugar, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating harmful substances from the body. Broccoli is a very powerful detoxifier of the liver. Broccoli increases the amount of glucosinolate which help the liver to produce the enzymes it needs for its detoxification processes. Broccoli also contains chemicals that neutralize certain toxins.