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5. Broccoli Leaves
Even though we’re all used to eating the crunchy broccoli stalks and pretty broccoli florets, we may want to start eating broccoli leaves.
Just 28 g of broccoli leaf, which is less than one ounce, contains 90% of our recommended daily requirement of vitamin A.
Do you know how much vitamin A is in the florets?
A whopping 3%.
Vitamin A isn’t just essential for healthy vision, Dr. Weil says it’s also vital for:
- Bone growth
- Reproductive health
- Immune system health
- Helping the skin and mucous membranes repel bacteria and viruses more effectively
If you’re able to find broccoli leaves at your market, I recommend sauteing them like spinach. Grab a big saute pan, add a little oil of choice, and throw in some fresh garlic. Cook them until just wilted and tender, and then hit them with a bit of salt before serving.
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