Day Twenty-nine of #30dayscleansingchallenge
‘Go Green’ is not just a tagline to sell unsustainable products, but also for the food we eat. You would know about how your diet is not eco-friendly here: http://www.exploremystic.com/#!why/swvsb
I took it serious and literally went green today as part of my detox. We are talking Broccoli. I know, many of you hate it and don’t even buy them in the first place :P But, behold your negativity and read on to discover the wonders this boring green bunch can do and what we can do with it.
One head of broccoli contains:
Vitamin A- 4334IU
Vitamin C-182mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)- 4.1mg
Vitamin K- 395mcg
Folate- 302mcg
Pantothenic Acid- 1.7mg
Choline- 112mg
Calcium- 112mg
Iron- 1.9mg
Magnesium- 58.8mg
Phosphorus- 188mg
Potassium- 820mg
Sodium- 115mg
Zinc- 1.3mg
Selenium- 4.5mcg
Fluoride- 11.2mcg
Amino acids:
Tryptophan- 95.2mg
Threonine- 269mg
Isoleucine- 258mg
Leucine- 412mg
Lysine- 434mg
Methionine- 120mg
Cystine- 86.8mg
Phenylalanine- 325mg
Tyrosine- 168mg
Valine- 386mg
Arginine- 560mg
Histidine- 176mg
Alanine- 319mg
Aspartic acid- 921mg
Glutamic acid- 1537mg
Glycine- 283mg
Proline- 311mg
Serine- 361mg
Storehouse of many phyto-nutrients such as thiocyanates, indoles, sulforaphane, isothiocyanates and flavonoids like beta-carotene cryptoxanthin, lutein, and zea-xanthin. Studies have shown that these compounds by modifying positive signaling at molecular receptor levels help protect against prostate, colon, urinary bladder, pancreatic, and breast cancers.
Essential for healthy eye-sight and helps prevent from macular degeneration of the retina in the elderly population.
Glucoraphanin, gluconasturtiin and glucobrassicin are special phytonutrients that support all steps in the body’s detox process, including activation, neutralization and elimination of unwanted contaminants.
Keeps your whole body less acidic.
The sulforaphane in broccoli is also an anti-inflammatory and may be able to prevent or reverse damage to blood vessel linings caused by chronic blood sugar problems.
B-complex vitamins can help regulate or reduce excessive homocysteine, an amino acid that builds up after a person eats red meat, increases the risk of coronary artery disease.
Contains indole-3-carbinol, a powerful antioxidant compound and anti-carcinogen found to not only hinder the growth of breast, cervical and prostate cancer, but also boosts liver function.
Packed with soluble fiber that draws cholesterol out of your body.
Rich source of kaempferol and isothiocyanates, both anti-inflammatory phyto nutrients.
So, what are we gonna do with this nature grail? Cream of Broccoli! :D
Half a head of a broccoli
Few cauliflower florets
1 Potato (see that heart-shaped lovevable one)
2 cloves of garlic
A small piece of ginger
Half an onion
1/3 cup soy/coconut milk
Prepper powder
Turmeric powder
Mustard seeds
Cumin seeds
Himalayan Pink salt
Dried herbs
In a huge pot, Boil some water and add all spices and the chopped veggies in.
Cook until potatoes are soft.
Cool a bit and blend well with the milk to form a puree.
Season with some pepper and dried herbs.
See! It is so simple to make cream of broccoli without the cholesterol and oil. Also this is very filling so could make a perfect meal. Eating broccoli can never be more fun. Go green by eating green!
