There are a multitude of reasons why broccoli remains of the most consumed vegetables among athletes and bodybuilders. For one, broccoli is filled with vitamins and minerals that aid with numerous processes and functions in the body. Broccoli contains considerable amounts chromium, the mineral that is essential for metabolizing carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and simultaneously controlling blood-sugar levels (insulin).
In addition to chromium, because it is so dense, the body can actually expend more calories utilizing and digesting the broccoli than its base calorie content. Simply put, you don't have to worry about the calories when you're putting down a large serving of broccoli. You're getting all the good stuff while your body burns calories.
Broccoli also contains a moderate amount of calcium, which is responsible for combating calcitriol (a compound that tries to suppress your body's ability to break down fat storage). Moreover, broccoli contains 'relatives' to amino acids that help protect against stress, provide cell defense, and ultimately combat certain types of cancer. Lastly, broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol, a muscle-friendly compound that appears to abate the effects of estrogen, encourage higher testosterone levels, reduce bodyfat, limit negative water retention, and increase muscle growth.
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In addition to chromium, because it is so dense, the body can actually expend more calories utilizing and digesting the broccoli than its base calorie content. Simply put, you don't have to worry about the calories when you're putting down a large serving of broccoli. You're getting all the good stuff while your body burns calories.
Broccoli also contains a moderate amount of calcium, which is responsible for combating calcitriol (a compound that tries to suppress your body's ability to break down fat storage). Moreover, broccoli contains 'relatives' to amino acids that help protect against stress, provide cell defense, and ultimately combat certain types of cancer. Lastly, broccoli contains indole-3-carbinol, a muscle-friendly compound that appears to abate the effects of estrogen, encourage higher testosterone levels, reduce bodyfat, limit negative water retention, and increase muscle growth.
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