Published 14:40 IST, December 11th 2019
Broccoli: 'Ways to include this healthy exotic veggie to your diet'
People were less aware of the benefits of this green cruciferous vegetable, but today broccoli is not only a common household but also known as a healthy diet.
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Broccoli was t so popular a few years ago and it was also considered as an exotic vegetable in India. People were less aware of benefits of this green cruciferous vegetable, but today broccoli is t only a common food item across household but is also kwn for its health benefits. ding this veggie to a dish, makes it look appealing, fresh, and green in colour.
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Ways to include Broccoli in your diet to make it healthy
Baked and steamed
One of easiest and quickest ways to include broccoli in your diet is by baking or steaming it. Broccoli is tossed with salt and black pepper varieties for an excellent side dish along with your meal. A bowl full of baked or steamed broccoli benefits you with various vitamins like Vitamin A, C and K and also phytonutrients.
Pasta
Pasta is termed as an unhealthy dish, but including Broccoli in your pasta can make it look more delicious and healthy. Chopped broccoli pieces with some or healthy vegetables can be a great build-up to your pasta preparation. Along with tomatoes and olives, ding broccoli in your pasta will increase intake of dietary fibre in your body.
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Chicken stir fry
It can be an excellent combination of protein and fibre in a plateful of broccoli and chicken. One can be very invative with chicken and broccoli. For instance, you can stir fry some veggies like diced carrots, baby corn, red, mushrooms and many more. n d chicken with some little grated cheese. Anyone eating this dish can have an intake of high protein and fibres in one go.
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Vegetable stir fry
Get all colourful vegetables to prepare this vegetable stir fry such as; cherry tomatoes, diced carrots, baby corn, red, green and yellow bell peppers, mushrooms and ditional vegetables of your choice. To this vegetable bowl, d some chopped broccoli. Heat some oil in a pan and sauté vegetables collected till y turn soft. n d some salt and toss vegetables in pan. You can mix some sauces of your choice and stir well. Sprinkle tossed sesame seeds with some lemon juice and a healthy tasty platter is rey to consume.
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Disclaimer: health benefit of Broccoli mentioned above have been sourced from various health sites. However, before making any changes to your diet, it is vised to take inputs from your nutritionists
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12:39 IST, December 11th 2019