Broccoli, Shelf Life : 10 Days

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, and is closely related to cauliflower. Its cultivation originated in Italy. Broccolo, its Italian name, means ‘cabbage sprout.’ Because of its different components, broccoli provides a range of tastes and textures, from soft and flowery (the floret) to fibrous and crunchy (the stem and stalk). Do not let the smell of the sulfur compounds that are released while cooking keep you away from this highly nutritious vegetable.Health Benefits of Broccoli

• Cancer: Broccoli may prove to be a natural wonder-drug for many types of cancer,
• Detoxification: The presence of vitamin-C, sulphur and certain amino acids make broccoli a very good detoxifier.
• Stomach Disorders: Broccoli is very rich in fiber or roughage, the best thing which can cure almost all the stomach disorders by curing constipation, since constipation is the root to almost all the stomach disorders