Superfood project: Broccoli
Part 1: Question 1
• 1 cup of raw broccoli contains 2.3 grams of fiber. 2.3 grams of fiber is 5-10% of the recommended daily amount. Fiber is important for digestion, helps maintain blood glucose levels keeping the risk of diabetes down
• Vitamin C functions as an antioxidant, promoting good immunity and healthy skin, and builds collagen, which forms body tissue and bone, and helps cuts and wounds heal. Half a cup of broccoli contains more than 100% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C.
https://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/All-Star-Foods/Vegetables/Article-Viewer/Article/91/health-benefits-of-broccoli
Part 1: Question 2
• Fibre
http://www.aicr.org/foods-that-fight-cancer/broccoli-cruciferous.html
• Vitamin C
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/health-foods/sls-20076653?s=4