Broccoli has been highly valued for millennia, and today we classify it as a superfood. It has high nutritional and low energy value. 100 grams have only 27 calories but contain a variety of minerals (especially iron, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc) as well as a plethora of vitamins (notably B1, B2, niacin, vitamins C, B6, folic acid, vitamins A, and E). These are mainly water-soluble vitamins that we tend to lose more in summer due to sweating.

To replace the loss of healthy substances, we should drink a glass of broccoli smoothie every day.

Research conducted at Johns Hopkins University in the United States has shown that sulforaphane protects against ultraviolet rays. Broccoli thus protects against skin cancer, while antioxidants inhibit the development of cancer cells. When rats were given a broccoli extract, they were cured of cancer in just 5 days.

In France, studies were conducted on humans, where 100 volunteers drank 1 dl of broccoli smoothie daily. The researchers themselves were surprised by the results when they measured the proteins typical for gastritis.

Studies on broccoli have been conducted in Japan, almost everywhere in Europe, in Switzerland... All have proven a positive impact on diabetes, high cholesterol, blood pressure, Alzheimer's disease. After just one week, the incidence of cancer decreased by 44 percent. We know that broccoli strengthens the immune system, reduces the risk of cataracts, has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, strengthens bones, helps reduce bladder cancer, fights against colon cancer, aids in the treatment of ulcers, stomach cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer.

Ingredients needed for broccoli smoothie:

• 1 cup finely chopped broccoli
  
• 1/2 cup grapes
  
• 1/2 small cucumber (also chopped)
  
• 1 dl yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended)
  
• a few drops of lemon

Preparation:

You can use raw broccoli, or you can briefly cook it for about 10 minutes (just enough to slightly soften). Put broccoli, grapes, and cucumber in a blender and mix until smooth, then add yogurt and mix well.

This drink should be prepared every time your body loses a lot of water, as well as preventively to strengthen the immune system.