Today, let's talk about the green superfood - broccoli!
First, we have to talk about the "mustinoside" in broccoli. This stuff is a little expert in reducing the risk of cancer, and can reduce the risk of lung cancer and rectal cancer. Boiling in water will greatly reduce the absorption rate of "mustinoside". Because "mustinoside" needs a special protein to break it down into components that are easy for the body to absorb. The purified nutritional supplements lack the special protein that helps break down this compound, but the whole broccoli has it.
Boiled broccoli sounds healthy, but the absorption rate of "mustinoside" is greatly reduced, because the activity of that special protein is boiled away. But there are actually treasures hidden in the water used to boil broccoli. In 1999, Harvard Medical School's "Family Health Guide" mentioned this. Drinking this water can save some nutritional losses, but the storage and parasite problems are headaches.
Don't worry, steamed broccoli to the rescue! Studies have found that steaming can better absorb "mustinoside". Eating in this way is not only healthy and delicious, but also keeps the nutrients from being lost.
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