Broccoli, Friends of Women's Cancer-fighting

[Health knowledge] Broccoli, friends of women's Cancer-fighting. Some types of vegetables and fruits have been shown to prevent the spread of cancer cells, one of the invincible is broccoli. This dark green vegetables contain antioxidant compounds that help neutralize carcinogens.

Broccoli contains substances that stimulate the detoxification enzymes that naturally help the body eliminate toxins that cause cancer and dangerous.

Indole-3-carbinol, a substance found in broccoli, even very good for maintaining the health of women. Research shows, this substance reduces the risk of breast cancer and cervical cancer, and help suppress the activity of cancer cells that already exist.

Broccoli is also loaded kemprefol flavonoids, which protect the body against ovarian cancer.

Excess broccoli not only because he was also the source of folic acid, vitamin B is needed to establish and protect the DNA, producing blood cells, forming new cells, and synthesize proteins. Folic acid is also associated with reduced risk of cancer in adults.

There are several reasons why broccoli is a vegetable that are important to women's health. First, folic acid is a substance that is important for pregnant women to the development of the fetal nervous system and prevent defects of the brain and spinal cord.

Second, research shows, women are more prone to depression than men and depression are closely related to folic acid deficiency. The good news, increasing intake of folic acid effective to increase serotonin levels and reduce symptoms of depression.

Another added bonus, the broccoli is a source of fiber, vitamin C, K, E, and A, as well as a variety of essential minerals. In addition, as a natural diuretic, broccoli helps reduce symptoms of bloating and fluid retention before menstruation.

For optimal taste and nutrition, it is advisable to treat the steamed broccoli in a way not more than five minutes or until bright green color slightly. Add the pure olive oil, lemon, or salt to taste.

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source : health.kompas.com