4 REASONS TO EAT

This is a natural wonder, a lime-green vegetable that tastes somewhere between broccoli and cauliflower.

But that’s the boring part. Did you know that a Romanesco broccoli is a beautiful example of a Fibonacci fractal? This is a pattern that repeats ad infinitum.

And do you remember the Fibonacci sequence from school? 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13… where each number equals the sum of the previous two. 1

Romanesco broccoli contains zinc, carotenoids, iron and folate, which is essential for reproductive health.

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It contains vitamin C, an antioxidant needed for the body to develop resistance against harmful free radicals.

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Romanesco broccoli is also rich in glucosinolates and thiocyanates that help support the liver against potentially toxic substances.

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It is also high in fibre which is essential for healthy digestion.