Vitamin C is arguably the most essential nutrient for immune function — and broccoli is loaded with it. A half-cup or 78 gram-serving of cooked broccoli boasts 84% of the reference daily intake of this vitamin.
Moreover, it is known to benefit digestion, the cardiovascular system, as well as the immune system. Broccoli is also said to have anti-inflammatory and even cancer-preventing properties. Plus, it is low in sodium and calories, at about 31 calories per serving, which makes it a fat-free vegetable.
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