Broccoli Juice
Biography
Broccoli is part of the Brassicaceae family or cabbage family, and is closely related to cauliflower.
Broccoli juice and the sprouted seeds contain a powerhouse of nutrients and beneficial compounds which have been shown to have disease halting or reversing properties.
The sprouted seed of broccoli can also be juiced and has additional benefits to the vegetable such as increased nutritional content.
Broccoli Juice is what i call a "superjuice", studies have shown compounds and phytonutrients contained within broccoli and its sprouted seeds have anti-cancer properties, promote detoxifcation process, protect cells from UV light and much more.
Nutritional Analysis
Broccoli Juice is an excellent source of the vitamins C, K, A, E, Folate, B1, B2, B3 and B6. Whilst having an equally rich mineral profile with manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magensium, calcium, iron and zinc.
Like other brassica and cruciferous vegetables they contain many studied compounds/phytonutrients that have shown anti-cancer activity, increase the detoxification process, inhibit growths of certain cancers such as colon and breast and much more. Some included in broccoli that have documented benefits include sulforaphane, indole-3-carbinol, glucosinolates and high levels of the flavinoid Kaempferol.
Health Benefits Summary
- Anti-viral/Anti-Bacterial
- Birth Defect Fighter
- Bone Health
- Anti-Cancer/Cancer Prevention
- Immune System Health
- Eye Health
Important Information
Like other dark green juices it should not be consumed alone, and its best to start small and work your way up to avoid detox reaction.
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