Broccoli for muscles and health

Broccoli is in the cabbage family and very close to the cauliflower. Broccoli is a vegetable with high nutritional value with great taste. Contains a significant amount of vitamin A, C, K, folic acid and dietary fiber, and other vitamins and nutrients.

Broccoli contain phytonutrients sulforaphane and indoles which have anti-cancer effect. But it has this effect, it is important that the vegetables are not cured. Phytonutrients indoles is another friend of muscles, increased testosterone levels, decreased body fat and increasing muscle growth.

Broccoli is the family of cruciferous vegetables. A diet rich in vegetables such reduces the risk of a variety of cancers, including lung, breast and ovarian cancer in women, the bladder. Men who consumed at least once a week cruciferous vegetables is less likely to have problems with the prostate. For even greater effect it is recommended to be consumed with tomatoes.

Broccoli positively influence the health of the stomach, helps to quickly restore the sunburnt skin, reduce cardiovascular disease, prevent cataracts, enhance immunity and builds strong bones.

 There are many reasons why bodybuilders include broccoli in your diet.

At first, a vegetable is packed with vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for many processes and functions. Broccoli contain significant quantities of chromium, a mineral which is needed for processes in the body, metabolism and control blood sugar levels.

When you eat broccoli would not worry about the calories, even if your body can burn more calories for the absorption of vegetables. Broccoli contains calcium, which is responsible for blocking the hormone calcitriol. Broccoli is the anti stress food.
  

When selecting broccoli prefer not to have a yellow bloom or color does stem should be firm, without spots. Store in the refrigerator for a week if you freeze it can be stored and about 1 year.

It is recommended to prepare steamed broccoli as a severe heat treatment will significantly reduce the quantity of nutrients to the vegetable. Do not put it in the microwave. Prepare it with olive oil to keep the vitamins and minerals in it.

And if you still are not broccoli of your favorite vegetables, you can try to add them to green juices!

Whether you are focused on increasing muscle and burning excess fat, broccoli will help you effectively achieve your fitness goals.