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Broccoli: Nutritional Facts, Selection, and Activities to Try

Broccoli, a cruciferous vegetable rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, offers numerous health benefits. This article details the importance of nutrients in broccoli, selection tips, serving ideas, and fun activities to engage with this nutritious vegetable. Learn about its cultivation, benefits for health, and comparison with other vegetables to make informed choices. Explore sensory experiences, creative activities, and educational tasks to enhance your understanding and appreciation of broccoli.

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Broccoli: Nutritional Facts, Selection, and Activities to Try

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  1. BROCCOLI FAST FACTS • • • IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS • Fiber - good for your gut and heart • Vitamin K - helps your blood clot • Vitamin A - good for your eyes, skin, and immune system • Vitamin C - helps with wound healing • Folic acid - involved in new cell creation • Potassium - needed for muscle contraction Broccoli is a type of cruciferous vegetable It is a form of cabbage and part of the mustard family Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable and is best harvested when the high temp. is less than 75ºF The edible flower buds and stalks of the broccoli plant are what we consume Broccoli is native to the eastern Mediterranean • • SELECTION & STORAGE Look for large, firm, and bright green or dark-green heads. IDEAS FOR SERVING • Enjoy raw on its own or with a low-fat dip • Steam or roast broccoli as a side dish and season with spices to add additional flavor • Incorporate broccoli into a main dish such as a salad, pasta, or stir-fry Store broccoli, unwashed, in loose or perforated plastic bags in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator. Store for up to 3-5 days. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

  2. BROCCOLI ACTIVITIES Five Senses Fun! Use your five senses to describe how broccoli looks, feels, tastes, sounds, and smells. Poetry Write a poem about the health benefits of broccoli. Share with the class! Veggie Math Count as many of the tiny flower buds on your individual broccoli floret as you can. How high did you get? Write a Recipe Invent a new recipe that includes broccoli as one of the ingredients. Compare & Contrast Make a list of similarities and a list of differences between broccoli and another vegetable. Are there more similarities or differences? Watch a Video Find and watch a video online that shows how broccoli is grown, harvested, and distributed in the United States.

  3. BROCCOLI CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING What are some examples of other cruciferous vegetables? Describe the steps you would take to grow broccoli at home. Why is eating broccoli good for your health? What should you look for when selecting broccoli at the store? What is your favorite way to eat broccoli?

  4. BROCCOLI CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING What are some examples of other cruciferous vegetables? Examples: cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, arugula, kale, collards, etc. Describe the steps you would take to grow broccoli at home. Example: 1. Choose your location; 2. Plant the seeds; 3. Water; 4. Thin the seedlings Why is eating broccoli good for your health? Examples: provides essential vitamins and minerals, good source of fiber, etc. What should you look for when selecting broccoli at the store? Example: Look for large, firm, and bright green or dark-green heads. What is your favorite way to eat broccoli? Examples: fresh, with a dip, steamed, roasted, with added spices, in a dish, etc.

  5. BROCCOLI REFERENCES Fruits & Veggies More Matters. (2012).Broccoli: Nutrition. selection. storage. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/broccoli. Smith, P., Doubrava, Nancy. (2003). Broccoli. Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center. http://www.clemson.edu/ extension/hgic/plants/vegetables/crops/hgic1301.html. Harvard Medical School. (2017). Listing of Vitamins. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying- healthy/listing_of_vitamins. The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2019). The Encyclopedia Britannica. Broccoli. https://www.britannica.com/plant/broccoli.

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