The world's awful ecology is affecting the promotion of healthy lifestyle. Polluted air and junk food make us care about our body. Today, we will tell you about beneficial Properties of broccoli. Recent studies have shown that broccoli arisen through hybridization in VI-V century BC. The products homeland  is Mediterranean. For centuries it was used only in Italy. The first mention of broccoli was in the French treatise Historia Generalis Plantarum (1587).  Even Thomas Jefferson tried to grow broccoli in the United States, but commercial production of broccoli originated in the mid 20-ies of XX century. 100 calories of broccoli register hold more protein than beef. The vegetable is rich in vitamins and trace elements, in particular, A, C and K. Register holds potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.

Broccoli prevents the growth of cancer cells. The product should be stored in the refrigerator, otherwise, he loses the useful properties.

Try to buy vegetables that do not contain GMOs, take care of health.