Broccoli
Nutrition Benefits
Potassium: may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and helps the immune system.
Folate: may lower your risk of heart disease.
Selection
Choose broccoli with dark green tops and firm stalks. Avoid heads with yellowing.
Storing
Refrigerate broccoli and use within 3-5 days.
Cleaning
Rinse broccoli under cool running water before eating.
Preparing
Cut the crowns away from the large stems of the broccoli. Break the crown up into bite-sized florets.