Broccoli, nutritional composition and its benefits
for our organism
El brócoli pertenece a la familia de las brasicáceas al igual que la coliflor, el repollo o la col de Bruselas, su nombre científico es "Brassica oleracea italica" y es el resultado de la selección y cruce artificial de las mejores variedades de col silvestre.
Broccoli belongs to the Brasiliaceae family as well as cauliflower, cabbage or Brussels sprouts, its scientific name is "Brassica oleracea italica" and is the result of the selection and artificial crossing of the best varieties of wild cabbage.
From the broccoli we eat its immature flowers, which are the ones that bring great culinary and medicinal value to the plant, the stem is also used, which leaves from the roots and is surrounded by leaves.
Its cultivation spread through several countries in Europe, although today, China and India are the main producers followed by: Spain, Mexico, Italy, France, USA, Poland, Pakistan and Egypt.
This increase in production is due to the numerous studies that give this plant medicinal properties thanks to the content (among many other nutrients) of the presence of sulforaphane, the only natural anticancer recognized by the prestigious Food Drug Administration.
It contains multiple nutrients with powerful anti-carcinogenic properties, as well as other common diseases, such as: arthritis, kidney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, among others.
You have to choose the copies completely green and compact and take into account that you have to respect some cooking conditions to avoid losing their properties. Some studies have shown that steaming broccoli, for three to five minutes, manages to maintain a high percentage of its nutrients and phytochemicals, which almost reaches 100%.
Arginine: It is a basic amino acid involved in many activities of the endocrine glands. It intervenes in the conservation of the balance of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It also has a great importance in the production of growth hormone, directly involved in the growth of tissues and muscles and in the maintenance and repair of the immune system and nervous system. Arginine is involved in the synthesis of creatine, polyamides and RNA.
Broccoli belongs to the Brasiliaceae family as well as cauliflower, cabbage or Brussels sprouts, its scientific name is "Brassica oleracea italica" and is the result of the selection and artificial crossing of the best varieties of wild cabbage.
Its cultivation spread through several countries in Europe, although today, China and India are the main producers followed by: Spain, Mexico, Italy, France, USA, Poland, Pakistan and Egypt.
This increase in production is due to the numerous studies that give this plant medicinal properties thanks to the content (among many other nutrients) of the presence of sulforaphane, the only natural anticancer recognized by the prestigious Food Drug Administration.
It contains multiple nutrients with powerful anti-carcinogenic properties, as well as other common diseases, such as: arthritis, kidney disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, among others.
You have to choose the copies completely green and compact and take into account that you have to respect some cooking conditions to avoid losing their properties. Some studies have shown that steaming broccoli, for three to five minutes, manages to maintain a high percentage of its nutrients and phytochemicals, which almost reaches 100%.
Illustration: Abdecoral - Broccoli
Aspartic acid: Also called asparaginic acid, is a non-essential amino acid that promotes blood circulation, helps protect the liver.
It participates in the formation of glutamic acid (also known as glutamate), stimulates and participates in brain connections and learning, participates in the urea cycle, in the detoxification and proper functioning of the liver and also in the detoxification of blood.
Glutamic acid: It is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and the most common neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, mediated by the stimulation of specific receptors called glutamate receptors. It helps the production of hydrochloric acid, controls the levels of ammonia in the brain. It intervenes specifically in the use of glucose by brain cells.
Arginine: It is a basic amino acid involved in many activities of the endocrine glands. It intervenes in the conservation of the balance of nitrogen and carbon dioxide. It also has a great importance in the production of growth hormone, directly involved in the growth of tissues and muscles and in the maintenance and repair of the immune system and nervous system. Arginine is involved in the synthesis of creatine, polyamides and RNA.
Serine: It is a non-essential amino acid that is quite important in the creation of several neurotransmitters so it is a valuable nutrient in the brain, metabolize fats and fatty acids, contributes to the detoxification of the organism, maintains a good functioning of the immune system and occurs in muscle growth
It is found in myelin sheaths (an insulating layer that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord, and is made up of protein and fatty substances) that line the nerves that are located in the brain. ; without the serine they would thin or disappear causing the nerves to transmit messages to the whole body. It is required to produce tryptophan and serotonin to regulate mood, depression and anxiety.
