1. Broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse.
    Broccoli is packed full of phytochemicals and antioxidants, including more vitamin C than an orange, more than 200 mg of potassium in just a half-cup serving, an unusually strong combination of vitamin A and vitamin K, and even a decent amount of protein.
  2. Broccoli can help with digestion.
    If you're facing digestive issues, broccoli's fiber content may help. Just a cup of cooked broccoli contains 21 percent of your daily value of fiber. And the mere process of digesting broccoli sprouts has been proven to support the defensive system against oxidative stress in the colon.
  3. Broccoli is great for your bones.
    Not only does broccoli contain calcium, it also contains all-important vitamin K, which improves the absorption of calcium, making it a double-hitter against bone diseases. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recommends that those at risk for osteoporosis up their intake of broccoli to prevent or even reverse the damage.
  4. Broccoli is a cancer-fighter.
    The negative link between broccoli and cancer has been studied extensively, due in large part to the presence of sulforaphane. Aside from its DNA protection, sulforaphane fights cancer at all stages. Broccoli should be a big part of any anti-carcinogenic diet.
  5. Broccoli is good for pregnant and lactating women.
    Broccoli is the best nutritional food for pregnant women due to folic acid and vitamin C which are helpful in cellular division which causes natural growth of fetus.