How to eat broccoli and other crucifers without having inflammation
The broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale belong to the family Brassicaceae, formerly called cruciferous . With them you can prepare delicious dishes and they are also very nutritious . The only drawback that some people find when consuming them is that they cause gas and bloating , so we will see how this effect can be avoided.
How to consume them without causing swelling?
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli can cause gas and bloating because of their fiber and carbohydrate content . These vegetables have a complex sugar called raffinose.
Cooking can break down raffinose. Chop the crucifers and let them rest a little . Slice them finely to break up the crispy membranes, then make a soup out of them. Chopping creates beneficial phytochemicals, and cooking removes some compounds...