Broccoli has become popular nutritional vegetable in the last few years.

Available throughout the year, it is an excellent vegetable containing a large profile of vitamins & minerals and is ideal for the modern woman of today, especially at the time of hormonal change.

Colorful and easy to cook broccoli is available as heads, purple sproutings and miniatures.

Nutritional Value ( per 100g)

Containing vitamins C & E, essential antioxidants, that can slow down the ageing process and boost the immune system.

With vitamin K which is required to make Prothombin, essential for normal blood clotting.

Calcium for strong bones and replenishment of bone tissue during menopause, which can help protect against Osteoporosis.

When cooking broccoli steaming and stir fry are the best methods to retain as many vitamins and minerals as possible. It should be crisp to bite. Even mixed into salads without cooking it makes a healthy addition.

Broccoli mixed with other vegetables gives a good boost to the recommenced 5 servings a day of fruit and veg. It can help reduce the risk of many ageing diseases and illnesses.

Quick Starter

Cut broccoli into small florets. Peel and skin a banana, add a small amount of olive oil to a frying pan or wok. Stir fry for 1-2 mins - sprinkle with almonds or nuts for a tasty and nutritional starter.