10 Low Carb Vegetables
Vegetable #9: Broccoli
Though many of us may have hated broccoli as children, as adults we probably have come to realization that broccoli is a superfood. Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family. Some of its relatives include kale, Brussel sprouts, radishes, and cabbage.
Broccoli is not only low in carbohydrates, it also contains numerous other health benefits. One cup of raw broccoli contains 6 grams of carbs, 2 of which come from fiber. This one cup of broccoli also provides more than 100% of the RDI for vitamins C and K. Lastly, there have been quite a few studies linking broccoli to decreasing insulin resistance and decreasing blood pressure. This is beneficial in our society when chronic disease is one of the leading causes of death.
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