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Broccoli
I look like a bunch of little trees but don't be fooled- I am a nutritional powerhouse with the ability to pump up your health. I am the superfood you definitely need!
History and Origin
Broccoli (from the Italian word‘brocco,’ arm or branch) is widely presumed to have developed from the wild cabbage that was native to coastal Europe and spread through the Near East to the Orient between 2000 and 2500 years ago. Some authorities consider that sprouting broccoli (something resembling modern-day broccoli) was first domesticated and cultivated in Italy during ancient Roman times.
Nutrition
The USDA provides the following nutrition information for one cup (91g) of raw, chopped broccoli:
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