Broccoli Messages

cooking
Written By Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Broccoli is part of the cabbage family along with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and Bok choy.  It originated in Italy and is part of a Mediterranean diet.

  1. Broccoli contains more cancer-fighting phytonutrients when eaten raw than cooked.
  2. Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and beta-carotene.
  3. Broccoli contains the anti-inflammatory flavonoid kaempferol, which may aid in preventing cancer, heart disease and adult-onset diabetes.
  4. Broccoli is extremely versatile and can be eaten raw, steamed or roasted.
  5. One cup of broccoli provides just 31 calories.

Lisa Andrews, MED, RD, LD submitted these wonderful messages that you can use in social media and classes. Premium members can find over 90 recipes for broccoli here complete with nutrition facts and a handout making button.

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII discovered her love of cooking at her grandmother's side, stirring raisin oatmeal on a Saturday morning. By 15 she had her first food service job. At 18 she was accepted to the Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated second in her class, then went on to the Fachschule Richemont in Switzerland to study pastry arts and baking. A decade with Hyatt Hotels followed before she founded Food and Health Communications with a single conviction: food that is good for you should taste extraordinary.

Judy holds a Master of Professional Studies in Food Business from the Culinary Institute of America, a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Summa Cum Laude), two art certificates from UC Berkeley Extension, and the CIA's Pro Chef II certification. She has earned the American Culinary Federation Bronze Medal, Gold Medal, and ACF Chef of the Year award.

Today she develops every recipe on this site, shoots and styles food through her food photography and motion studio, and publishes nutrition education materials for dietitians, schools, extension offices, and health professionals through nutritioneducationstore.com. She uses the latest nutritional science and Dietary Guidelines to drive her creativity — whether that means a new twist on fajitas or Italian brownies made with toasted nuts and cooked honey. Her mission has never changed: help everyone make food that tastes as good as it is for them.

https://nutritioneducationstore.com
Previous

Carrot Messages
Next

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines - Process Under Way - New Step Added