Delhi and its surrounding cities woke up to bad air once again. As air pollution levels continue to rise and the harmful air quality has left citizens gasping for air, detoxification, cleanses and natural remedies have become the go-to- hacks to fight the nasty air pollution.
As your lungs choke, depending on pollution-fighting purifiers and masks is an expensive but healthy option. It is important that you stock up the right nutrients in your diet which focus on cleaning up your system, naturally and actively fight the deadly pollutants. Union Minister for Health, Dr. Harshvardhan recently talked of certain remedial measures, such as including antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruits in the diet to suppress the effects and make the body better equipped to fight the nasty pollution. One vegetable he did talk about includes broccoli.
How can broccoli help?
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that includes a lot of good nutrients in it. A true superfood, the green stub contains a lot of fiber, which regulates digestion and actively fights toxins that settle in the cavities. It is also believed that a vegetable like broccoli helps cleanse the digestive system, eliminates waste and the toxins which the body might have absorbed from the air, soil, food or bad food and not to forget, the polluting carcinogens which find an easy way to get in this bad season.
Nutrient-wise, broccoli supplies good antioxidants, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, B complex, folic acid, minerals which help fight inflammation, chronic health risks and also strengthens cell membranes. It also works towards maintaining blood sugar levels, reducing the chances of degenerative diseases, certain types of cancer and optimize your gut health as well.