It is no secret to anyone that a clear and healthy diet keeps the body in excellent condition. What is consumed directly impacts some organs, especially such as the liver.
“The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It is regarding the size of a football and is located primarily in the upper right part of the abdomen, below the diaphragm and above the stomach.explains the medical entity Mayo Clinic.
When the liver is neglected, different diseases often arise, some more serious than others, and the most common are liver cancer, cirrhosis, Wilson’s disease, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and jaundice.
Therefore, it is vitally important to eat a healthy diet, since there are some foods that help purify the liver and improve liver function. One of these is very well known and it is regarding broccoli.
This vegetable stands out among the others because it is composed of a substance called glutathione, which, “It is a powerful antioxidant that protects liver cells from damage caused by free radicals, alcohol or long-term drug use”indicates the specialized portal Know how to live.
- Reduces constipation. Thanks to its rich contribution in fiber, This vegetable is very effective in preventing the proper absorption of nutrients and helps intestinal transit.
- Recommended for pregnant women: its high folic acid content makes this ingredient recommended in different periods in a woman’s life, such as pregnancy.
Broccoli is one of the vegetables richest in vitamins and minerals, due to its content in the following nutrients:
- Vitamin A and beta-carotene: this is another of the main nutrients in broccoli, it is a powerful and natural antioxidant.
- Vitamin C: its contribution of vitamin C is very high. 200 grams of broccoli contains three times the required daily dose of this vitamin.
- Folic acid: it is one of the highly recommended components during pregnancy.
- Rich in fiber: its high fiber content makes broccoli perfect for improving intestinal transit and controlling appetite or anxiety regarding food.
- Glucosinolates: as they are being investigated, they might have a beneficial action in the prevention of some types of cancer (breast, lung, colon and uterus).
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