Thursday, May 2

Tag: Broccoli

10 foods with more Vitamin C than oranges
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10 foods with more Vitamin C than oranges

When we think of foods with vitamin C we immediately associate oranges . However, there are other fruits and vegetables that are also rich in this nutrient. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. The body also need to produce collagen and thus heal wounds. It also contributes to the proper functioning of the immune system to protect the body against disease. Daily you need 75 mg of vitamin C if you are a woman and 90 mg if you are a man. A medium orange gives you 70 mg according to data from the Office of Dietary Supplements. 10 foods with more vitamin C than oranges: 1. Kakadu Kakadu is an Australian native plum that has the highest recorded level of natural vitamin C content of any plant in the world, more than 100 time...
How to eat broccoli and other crucifers without having inflammation
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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...