12 Jul Health Promoting Nutritional Rich Broccoli
स्वास्थ्य वर्धक, पोषण से भरपूर सब्जी - ब्रोकली Brassica vegetables (Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard, rape, etc.) have received a great deal of attention in the past 5–10 years as consumers have developed an increases awareness of the nutritional content of foodstuffs in their diet. Brassicaceae family (Cruciferae) includes vegetables that are commonly grown and include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards, kale, mustard, rape, etc. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an important cole crop. The majority of Brassica vegetables are purchased and consumed as fresh vegetables, mostly following cooking. The time and methods of cooking have a considerable influence on nutrient availability and content. Since ancient period the mankind made medicines from the extracts of natural materials and has been used for various purposes. Nutritional value of Broccoli is given in Table1. Table 1: Nutritional value of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), fresh, raw, Nutrition value per 100 g. Principle Nutrient Value Percentage of RDA Energy 34 Kcal 1.5% Carbohydrates 6.64 g 5% Protein 2.82 g 5% Total Fat 0.37 g 1% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Dietary Fiber 2.60 g 7% Vitamins Folates 63 µg 16% Niacin 0.639 mg 4% Pantothenic acid 0.573 mg 12% Pyridoxine 0.175 mg 13% Riboflavin 0.117 mg 9% Thiamin 0.071 mg 6% Vitamin A 623 IU 21% Vitamin C 89.2 mg 149% Vitamin E 0.17 mg 1.5% Vitamin K 101.6 µg 85% Electrolytes Sodium 33 mg 2% Potassium 316 mg 7% Minerals Calcium 47 mg 5% Copper 0.049 mg 5.5% Iron 0.73 mg 9% Magnesium 21 mg 5% Manganese 0.210 mg 9% Selenium 2.5 µg 5% Zinc 0.41 mg 4% Phyto-nutrients Carotene-ß 361 µg -- Crypto-xanthin-ß 1 µg -- Lutein-zeaxanthin 1403 µg -- (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base) Health-promoting compounds of Brassica vegetables Epidemiological studies have shown that increased consumption of vegetables and fruits is associated with a lower risk...