Eat your broccoli!
Best of Broccoli
by Gowri Aiyar
Broccoli has been around for more than 2000 years. During the 16th century, the plant was grown in Italy and France. It began to be commercially grown in the United States in the 1920s. The word 'broccoli' derives from the Italian 'Brocco' meaning arm branch.Broccoli is related to cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
Broccoli flourishes in a cool climate and moist soil. It is harv ested with 8-10 inches of stem left intact and the heads are cooled immediately to prevent opening and discolouration. In Singapore, broccoli is available all year round, and is generally air- flown from Australia and the USA.
When choosing broccoli in the market, select heads that have tight and compact bud clusters with an even dark colour. The stems should be a lighter green than the buds and easy to pierce with a fingernail. Avoid stalks with yellowed or open bud clusters and stems that are hard and dry. Broccoli can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Before use, clean by rinsing well in water.
When it comes to nutritional value, broccoli tops the list. It is rich in vitamins, high in fibre and low in calories. Broccoli is said to contain as much calcium, gram for gram, as milk. By including broccoli regularly in your diet you can reduce and prevent ailments like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.
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by Gowri Aiyar
Broccoli has been around for more than 2000 years. During the 16th century, the plant was grown in Italy and France. It began to be commercially grown in the United States in the 1920s. The word 'broccoli' derives from the Italian 'Brocco' meaning arm branch.Broccoli is related to cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
Broccoli flourishes in a cool climate and moist soil. It is harv ested with 8-10 inches of stem left intact and the heads are cooled immediately to prevent opening and discolouration. In Singapore, broccoli is available all year round, and is generally air- flown from Australia and the USA.
When choosing broccoli in the market, select heads that have tight and compact bud clusters with an even dark colour. The stems should be a lighter green than the buds and easy to pierce with a fingernail. Avoid stalks with yellowed or open bud clusters and stems that are hard and dry. Broccoli can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Before use, clean by rinsing well in water.
When it comes to nutritional value, broccoli tops the list. It is rich in vitamins, high in fibre and low in calories. Broccoli is said to contain as much calcium, gram for gram, as milk. By including broccoli regularly in your diet you can reduce and prevent ailments like cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease.
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