Broccoli is a wonder food. It is contains vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium and fiber. It also contains two anti-cancer phytochemicals (indoles and isothiocyanates) that help prevent cancer. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, part of the cabbage family, which health organizations say are must-have foods several times a week. The best way to eat your broccoli is raw, and to chew it well as that is what produces the wonder phytochemical sulforaphane.
Broccoli sprouts have much more concentrated nutrition than full grown broccoli, but are almost impossible to find in a grocery store, and even then are usually cost-prohibitive.
The solution---Do it yourself sprouting. Easy. I've been doing this for a month or so since watching this video: http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/biggest-nutrition-bang-for-your-buck/ I do own a sprouting jar which my Mom gave me years ago. I had to buy the organic broccoli sprouting seeds on-line. We are really enjoying this. I may have to buy a second sprouting jar to keep up.
Other interesting research on the wonders of broccoli in case you aren't yet convinced:
http://nutritionfacts.org/blog/2012/04/19/breast-cancer-stem-cells-vs-broccoli/
http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/raw-broccoli-and-bladder-cancer-survival/
http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/lung-cancer-metastases-and-broccoli/
http://nutritionfacts.org/videos/dna-protection-from-broccoli/
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