I decided to juice some straight broccoli, just experimenting. I dont recommend juicing broccoli juice alone. It taste better when matched with another fruit or veggie. But I drank it anyways…wasn’t too bad. Here are some health enhancing benefits of this little green tree!
Pre-Digested Nutrients
Drinking broccoli juice enables you to take in large amounts of pre-digested nutrients, which gives your digestive system a rest. Juicing also makes it possible to ingest much more raw broccoli than you would eat at one sitting. It is easy to include an entire head of broccoli with carrots and an apple in a tall glass of juice, but eating the same head might be difficult.
Stomach Ailments
According to Juicing-for-Health.com, broccoli contains a substance called sulforaphane, which may be useful in assisting the body in preventing peptic ulcers. Broccoli juice can also ease gastritis and indigestion.
Bone Building
Compared ounce for ounce with milk, broccoli actually has more calcium, according to Iowa State University. The calcium in broccoli juice can help with the bone density problems many people experience as they get older. Broccoli juice is also a beneficial alternative to cow’s milk for those who are lactose intolerant.
Breast Health
Broccoli juice contains an anti-estrogenic compound known as glucosinolates. This compound helps the body rid itself of excess estrogen, which has been associated with elevated breast cancer risk, says Juicing-for-Health.com.
Eye Health
Juicing fresh broccoli can help protect your vision. Broccoli has high antioxidant levels, which can help keep your vision clear, as well as lutein, which helps protect against age-related macular degeneration. Combine broccoli and carrot juices for an even more powerful eye tonic.
