Woman's Own

Broccoli

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‘The best source of sulforapha­ne, a potent compound found in all cruciferou­s vegetables,’ says Francesca. ‘Sulforapha­ne is a strong antioxidan­t and antiinflam­matory. It also regulates the gene FOXO3, involved in preserving longevity.’ To hold on to its goodness, lightly steam broccoli for three to four minutes, instead of boiling.

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