Broccoli

A vegetable typical of temperate, breezy climates, which foster and safeguard the unique floret structure. The product is available through autumn and winter. The floret is easily recognized for its umbrella shape and blue-green colour.

Like all members of the cabbage family, broccoli contains precious nutrients, including potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulphur (which gives it that characteristic aroma during cooking), folic acid and vitamin C. It is cleansing, remineralising and promotes tissue regeneration.

Research has shown that a diet rich in cauliflower reduces the risk of illness. This is due to its content in antioxidants (flavones) and indoles, which can counteract the degenerative action of free radicals. Broccoli juice is an effective remedy against the common cold and influenza. Drink the cooking water, with the addition of honey, if preferred. It helps treat hoarseness, colds, asthma and bronchitis.