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A member of the cabbage family, broccoli is essentially a large edible flower native to the Mediterranean. The plant consists of a large fibrous stalk from which an abundance of flower heads, known as florets, branch, and are surrounded by leaves.
North Americans are most familiar with the green Calabrese variety of broccoli, although purple, Romanesco and sprouting broccoli are also available in certain areas. All varieties of broccoli are highly nutritious, being rich in dietary fiber and many vitamins and minerals.
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Fast Facts
- Family: Brassicaceae
- Species: Brassica oleracea
- Cultivar Group: Italica Group
- Origin: Possibly Ancient Rome
- Rich in Vitamin A, C, and K, and calcium
- Calories 85 G Serving: 26 http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=bro...
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Health Benefits
- Helps prevent cataracts
- Kills bacteria that cause peptic ulcers
- Provides protection against stomach cancer
- Helps reduce the chance of heart disease
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View All Broccoli Questions (7) | Ask a QuestionMedicinal benefits of Broccoli? (3 Answers)Broccoli: ----------- Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family, which includes kale, cabbage, cauliflower and brussel sprouts, this cruciferous family can help protect the body against cancer Broccoli is ... read moreHow long does broccoli stay fresh in the fridge?? (2 Answers)Up to two weeks in the fridge. About 2 days out of the fridge. If your broccoli gets a little wilty, cut the end and put it in a cup ... read moreWhats your favorite broccoli recipe? (4 Answers)Here's my recipe:First steam the broccoli, but don't over cook. Heat up some olive oil and throw in some crushed/chopped garlic. Saute for a few minutes and season with salt ... read moreAnyone know a good recipe for broccoli soup? (1 Answer)I actually was craving some soup two nights ago. I made this one. Super easy and really good!! Instead of putting the cheddar on top of the soup I just ... read more
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@haajoh1 heheheh :-) Men jeg har så mye broccoli :D Må gjøre noe med den
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例文吹いたw [A man from Chiba Prefecture shouted, "I'll eat broccoli and take out the garbage, so let me have half of the love you give our dog"]
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@tommcfly do you like broccoli? I'm listening broccoli but I hate the broccoli! It's so green >.< why you don't write a song called avocado?
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awaiting broccoli and leek bake. I love that my GF is a veggie..NOT
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Black aphids gave us the most trouble; green aphids often provide some unwanted and unnervingly camouflaged protein supplement in homegrown broccoli here. ...San Francisco Chronicle (November 08, 2009) -
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AS IF going off to war, Major Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover broccoli to one neighbour and called another to thank him for his ...Straits Times (November 07, 2009) -
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(Danjaq LLC, United Artists) Albert "Cubby" Broccoli was a self-made man who not only believed in the American dream but lived it as producer of the James ...Los Angeles Times (November 03, 2009)
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In a triumphant return to the short story, the form in which she made her extraordinary debut with There Are Jews in My House, Lara Vapnyar gives us a delightful new collection in which food and love intersect, along with their overl...
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Under the Nile's famous fruits and veggies toys are destined to be babies favorite. Safe for little mouths to chew on. Made and stuffed with 100% organic Egyptian cotton.
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