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

1. In a huge pot, Boil some water and add all spices and the chopped veggies in.

2. Cook until potatoes are soft.

3. Cool a bit and blend well with the milk to form a puree.

4. 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!

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