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Broccoli’s about to become the latest nutritional craze. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need an excuse to add more broccoli to your plate this week? Don’t turn your nose up: the University of Illinois found broccoli may be the latest vegetable taking on the mantle of superfood. Phenolic compounds in broccoli have been associated with a lower risk of all sorts of diseases including Type 2 diabetes, asthma, heart disease and several types of cancer. And that’s just for starters. Whether roasted, grilled, steamed or blanched, make sure you find a place for your muscle-meal staple this week. Here’s 8 more reasons to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smite smog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If city life means you\u2019re struggling to breathe easy, kick back with a brew. A Chinese study found that tea infused with freeze-dried broccoli sprouts increased the removal of benzene and acrolein, two toxic byproducts of air pollution. If you haven\u2019t got a freeze-dryer to hand, or fancy eating your broccoli, rather than the water it’s cooked in, rustle up this\u00a0Asian-style broccoli\u00a0<\/strong>for an easy detox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Feeling creaky? According to researchers at the University of East Anglia, a compound called sulforaphane found in broccoli can slow down the destruction of cartilage in joints, preventing arthritis. Couple with these other\u00a0inflammation fighters\u00a0<\/strong>to keep the spring in your step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat hearty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study published in\u00a0The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry<\/em>\u00a0found that snacking on broccoli florets stimulates the production of thioredoxin, a chemical that protects your heart cells from damage. Combine with\u00a0a glass of bubbly\u00a0<\/strong>for a cardiac protector worth celebrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring sexy back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Eat healthy for a healthier bedroom experience. According to Spanish research published in\u00a0Fertility and Sterility<\/em>, upping your intake of folates found in broccoli can increase semen production, which leads to stronger orgasms and improved fertility. Combine with\u00a0these tips<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure she\u2019s smiling as much as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rapid recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Go green to soothe aching muscles. Research in the\u00a0British Journal of Nutrition<\/em>\u00a0linked Vitamin C to faster recovery from intense workouts and less stiffness the day after. Forget oranges; broccoli gives you 148% of your RDA, meaning you\u2019ll be back on the bench in no time. Use our\u00a0guide to minimising DOMS\u00a0t<\/strong>o get you there even faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat more, weigh less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chow down on fibre and reap the benefits. A US Department of Agriculture study determined that those who eat 24g of fibre \u2013 that’s around a head of broccoli \u2013 daily, earn 90 extra calories of guilt-free eating. Pair your greens with this\u00a0high-fibre vegetarian pitta\u00a0<\/strong>to earn yourself a biscuit with your cuppa. No, you can\u2019t have the whole tin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crucify your cancer risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A study in\u00a0Integrative Cancer Therapies<\/em>\u00a0found that men who ate three or more servings of cruciferous veg per day reduced their risk of prostate cancer by 41%. Add broccoli to our\u00a0curry-spiced salmon<\/strong>\u00a0for a cancer-crushing feast \u2013 Illinois researchers found that spicing up the green stuff can boost its anti-cancer power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retrain your brain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a tip you\u2019ll remember. Magnesium-packed broccoli safeguards your memory, according to researchers at Chung Hua University in China. Enjoy with\u00a0a cup of coffee\u00a0for unrivalled powers of retention. Now where did you leave your mug\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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