Did you know that broccoli shares its cancer fighting properties with other vegetables such as cauliflower, brussel sprouts, and cabbage. These vegetables are high in antioxidants and share immune boosting properties. I hated brussel sprouts when I was a kid but now I have to say that they rank very high as one of my favorite vegetables. You can throw any of these vegetables into a stir fry for a quick and nutritious meal. Brussel sprouts are great roasted in the oven. Just cut them in half, drizzle some olive oil on top and they are done in 15 to 20 minutes.
Broccoli contains quercetin, an antioxidant that is thought to protect against Alzheimer's Disease. Broccoli is good in quiche or if you have leftover steamed broccoli, chop it up fine and mix it in with your scrambled eggs. It's great eaten raw too, it's fiber is soluble and draws cholesterol out of the body. Broccoli is high on the list of wonder food, also having vitamins K, C, and calcium. If you have any other great ideas for broccoli, I would love to hear them.
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