FOODS FOR THE HEART
All vegetables and greens, especially those of the `cruciferae family` provide phytochemical elements that protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
CANCER: it's highly levels of beta-carotene (provitamin A) and phytochemicals make broccoli, along with other crucifers,a powerful anticarcinogenic food ,whose effectiveness has been proven in a wide variety of scientific research.
CORONARY DISEASE: because of its low calorie content its paucity of fats, and above all its optimal Sodium/potassium balance, broccoli is a very appropriate food for those suffering heart failure at any level. It promotes the elimination of excess liquid retained in the tissue (edema), operating as a decongestive to the circulatory system and the heart.
PREPARATION AND USE
1~cooked in a variety of ways similar to cauliflower.it should be boiled as little as possible to avoid the loss of its nutritional properties.
2~its tender stalks may be eaten raw or lightly steamed or boiled in salad.
