DON’T THROW THEM AWAY!! Broccoli Stems and Leaves Are Healthier Than the Flower..

Many of us tend to use only the broccoli flower, as it contains a lot of antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E. But what about broccoli leaves and stem? Are they edible or not? We are forgetting the great benefits of this part of broccoli. The answer is yes, they are edible and full of health benefits. Maybe you didn’t know it, but just 30 grams of broccoli leaves, which you will most likely throw away, contains 90% of the required daily doses of vitamin A, which is very important for improving the immune system and eyesight.

In those 30 grams of leaves there is also 43% of the required daily dose of vitamin C, which helps prevent cancer. Try to prepare the leaves along with the flower.

If you didn’t know this information about the leaves, you may be making the same mistake with broccoli stems. These have a sweet taste and contain more fiber than the flower of this plant. Since these need more time to cook, they should be started before the rest of the vegetables. Now that you know this, spread the word, share with your friends to keep us all healthy and make the most of the incredible properties of broccoli.