8. Enjoying Broccoli Daily
Not sure if you can stomach a daily dose of this strong vegetable? It is true that culinary boredom is a major stumbling block to this worthwhile goal. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it needs to be curbed or nothing. Broccoli can be eaten raw or steamed, fried, roasted or baked.
Flavors that go well with broccoli are eggs, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, onions, garlic, lemon and olive oil, just for starters. Try roasting broccoli with olive oil and Parmesan cheese, or wrap it in an omelette and crown it with salsa. You can even use strains of broccoli instead of basil to create a delicious pesto for sandwiches and wraps. If you’re in a hurry, just keep it on your salad with a handful of finely chopped broccoli, or dip a few flowers in ranch dressing at the bottom.
So there you have it: several excellent reasons to eat broccoli every day. We are big supporters of this idea, so we may have held back a tiny disadvantage to eat so much of it. In the interest of full disclosure, here it is. As a crucifer, broccoli can tend to make you a little, ahem, gassy. It happens because of the presence of a sugar called raffinose, which the human body is unable to break. The bacteria in your colon do their best, but gas is the unfortunate side effect. Fight this problem with a supplement that contains the enzyme alpha-galactosidase, or you know, just eat your broccoli at home. Just don’t avoid it – there are too many health benefits to miss!