Is broccoli good for hair?

Table of Contents:

1. Is broccoli good for hair?
2. How do you enjoy broccoli?
3. Can you eat the whole broccoli?
4. Is it OK to eat frozen broccoli?
5. Does freezing broccoli kill nutrients?

Is broccoli good for hair?

Did you know that broccoli has protein in it? Well, it does and incorporating protein in our diet helps support healthy hair growth! ... Another fruit that's rich in antioxidants and supports hair growth!

How do you enjoy broccoli?

Cube broccoli stalks and add to your favorite soup or casserole for a boost of nutrition. Perfect in Pasta. Blanche broccoli florets and add to your favorite whole wheat pasta salad before chilling, or toss with a little olive oil and add to hot pasta for a delicious and filling dish. Stir-Fry.

Can you eat the whole broccoli?

The fluffy little florets—the buds at the top of the stalk that pick up texture and absorb flavors and seasoning beautifully—get all of the love. But the stems can absolutely be eaten if you treat them right, and are completely delicious—like the florets, but more mild and sweet, almost like kohlrabi.

Is it OK to eat frozen broccoli?

Nope, you can eat frozen veggies as-is—no pot, pan or microwave required. “You do not need to cook frozen veggies, just like you don't need to cook frozen fruit,” says Toby Amidor, MS, RD, Wall Street Journal best-selling cookbook author of Smart Meal Prep for Beginners and The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook.

Does freezing broccoli kill nutrients?

Generally speaking, freezing helps retain the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables. However, some nutrients begin to break down when frozen produce is stored for more than a year ( 2 ). Certain nutrients are also lost during the blanching process. In fact, the greatest loss of nutrients occurs at this time.