Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea
The name Broccoli comes from the Italian name broccolo, which means the flowering tuft of cabbages. They have a tree-like structure with big flower heads. The flowers are colored green and so are the stalks. Broccoli existed since 6th Century and Italians before would consider them as valuable vegetables. There are three types of Broccoli and these are:
Purple Broccoli - sold in Italy, UK and Spain, this Broccoli's tuft is purple in color and the flower buds are smaller that the regular one.
Calabrese Broccoli - the regular Broccoli that's usually deep green in color and has larger flower heads.
Sprouting Broccoli - they have thin, plenty stalks but have very large flower heads.
Eating a generous amount of Broccoli can help support cardiovascular health. It's also rich in Vitamin B Complex, this vegetable is also good for our nervous system. Eating Broccoli daily can help prevent cancer and can help digestion.
Broccoli is prepared by trimming the "trunk" and slicing the stems, leaving clumps of flower heads which will look like tinier versions of Broccoli. These can be sautéd with butter or combined with other vegetables. One famous dish in Philippines made with Broccoli, is the Beef Broccoli. A healthy snack you should try is steaming Broccoli and drizzle some salad dressing! : )
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