Fun Food Facts #21:
BRIEF FACTS ABOUT BROCCOLI

• Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange
• It has almost as much calcium as whole milk–and the calcium is better absorbed
• It contains selenium, a mineral that has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-viral properties
• Broccoli is a modest source of vitamin A and alpha-tocopherol vitamin E
• It also has antioxidant properties

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Facts provided by: www.mercola.com