VIDEO: Learn more about broccoli, the healthiest food source
Raw broccoli contains almost 90 per cent water, 7 per cent carbs and 3 per cent protein, and almost no fat.
The little trees or broccoli that we were forced to eat as children and probably never thought for a second that it tasted great has one of the greatest score sheets for being the healthiest food source we could ever consume.
DID YOU KNOW:
Raw broccoli contains almost 90 per cent water, 7 per cent carbs and 3 per cent protein, and almost no fat.
Broccoli is very low in calories, providing only 31 calories per cup.
The carbohydrates in broccoli mainly consist of fiber and sugars.
The sugars are fructose, glucose and sucrose, with small amounts of lactose and maltose
ALSO: It is packed with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin K1, iron, maganese and potassium just to name a few. And it’s crammed with antioixidants.
WATCH: healthy recipe to make broccoli yummy
