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Broccoli Rabe Nutrition & Health
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Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe.
A Powerfully Healthy Vegetable.
Take one look at the dark green leaves of a bunch of Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe and you can see that this is packed with the nutrients and minerals your body requires to maintain good health. Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe is abundant in Vitamins A and C, the anti-oxidants you need to stave off free radicals. Free radicals are the bad elements that destroy cell walls and cause aberrant growth patterns like cancer to occur. It’s also a good source for potassium and folate.

Combat Prostate Cancer By Eating Right

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. This year, 192,000 new cases and 31,000 deaths are expected. Studies suggest that a high fat diet may increase the risk of prostate cancer. While a diet rich in Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe and other cruciferous vegetables can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases as men age. Eat responsibly with plenty of Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe and healthfully for maximum prostate health.

A Legacy of the Mediterranean Diet.

Studies of the diets of the people of the 15 countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea show they have some of the longest life expectancies in the world. Their diet, rich with dark leafy vegetables, fruits, grains, olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic and wine included just very moderate servings of red meat. Fish and poultry served with plenty of vegetables made up the Mediterranean feast. Broccoli Rabe has always been part of the Mediterranean diet. It is a great source for Indol-3-carbinol, a mighty anti-oxidant. It’s no wonder the evidence is mounting that the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Go Med

Here is a quick and easy idea to try the flavors of the Mediterranean diet. Begin with this simple vegetable dish using Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe. Saute fresh garlic in a pan with extra virgin olive oil. Add cleaned and chopped Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe and sauté over a medium high heat until very soft and tender. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper! Acompany with a piece of your favorite, delicious, freshly grilled fish and a big salad of Andy Boy Romaine hearts tossed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Click here for more recipe ideas using the phytonutrient power of Andy Boy Broccoli Rabe.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/5 of bunch (85g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 30   Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g 0%

   Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 45mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%

   Dietary Fiber 2g 10%

   Sugars Less than 1g  

Protein 3g  

Vitamin A 20% -    Vitamin C 50%

Calcium 15% -    Iron 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs:
 
Calories: 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less than 85g 80g
  Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
  Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Calories per gram:
Fat 9 - Carbohydrate 4 - Protein 4