{"id":34699,"date":"2013-12-02T05:26:59","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T10:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?post_type=tips&#038;p=34699"},"modified":"2015-12-29T05:12:40","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T10:12:40","slug":"5-reasons-you-should-be-eating-broccoli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/?p=34699","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Broccoli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Broccoli.jpeg\" rel=\"mfp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-34700 lazyload\" title=\"5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Broccoli\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Broccoli.jpeg\" alt=\"5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Broccoli\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Broccoli.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Broccoli-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Broccoli is probably one of the cutest vegetables out there. Its tiny tree shape and lovely green complexion add a splash of charm and color to any dinner plate.\u00a0 Broccoli is from the <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brassicaceae\" target=\"_blank\">Brassicaceae<\/a> family of vegetables, also called Cruciferae from the Latin word \u2013 to bear a cross &#8211; because their flowers resemble a cross with their four petals.\u00a0 Broccoli can be eaten raw, steamed, grilled, cooked on its own, or with other foods. And did you know that it\u2019s also a great food choice for people with diabetes? Here\u2019s a list of reasons why:<\/p>\n<h2>5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Broccoli<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>One cup of chopped broccoli, raw, only has 6 grams of carbohydrate. So when you\u2019re craving a snack that will fill you up without causing a blood sugar spike, broccoli is an excellent choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Broccoli is chock full of vital nutrients. It is a source of antioxidants, which help combat free radicals forming within the body. Free radical damage is associated with cancer and heart disease, so consumption of foods like broccoli that contains vitamins A, C, and E can be beneficial in protecting the body from those diseases. Broccoli also contains Vitamin K, which is important for healthy blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Broccoli is a good source of carotenoids, phytochemicals found in deep green vegetables. Phytochemicals provide aroma, taste, and color to foods and can reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and enhance detoxifying enzymes as well as the immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Studies suggest broccoli helps prevent damage to blood vessels in people with diabetes because of its chemical properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s exceptionally easy to prepare. If you\u2019re in a hurry, you can fill a baggie with a serving of broccoli and take some ranch dressing with you to add some flavor. It can be added to salads when you\u2019re looking for more green, or you can throw it on the grill with other veggies for a satisfying and healthy meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0Check out the broccoli recipes on ASweetLife for more great ideas:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/recipes\/garlicky-roasted-broccoli\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garlicky Roasted Broccoli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/recipes\/spinach-tart\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spinach Tart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/recipes\/dairy-free-cream-of-broccoli-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli Soup<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Contributed by Molly Johannes. \u00a0Molly writes the blog <a href=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/author\/molly\/\" target=\"_blank\">Diabetes Goes to College<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Broccoli can be eaten raw, steamed, grilled, cooked on its own, or with other foods. 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