Tag: Broccoli

The prevailing belief is that uncooked, fresh produce is more nutritious than frozen… yet that’s not necessarily true. One recent study compared fresh and frozen produce and the experts found no real differences in nutrient content. Why are frozen vegetables unhealthy? Though most frozen vegetables are free of additives and preservatives, some may contain added […]

The florets are the part of the broccoli that appear like tiny trees branching off from the thick, green stem. Due to the thickness or position of the florets, you may not be able to get an ideal cut on your first try. Don’t worry, you will tidy up your cut broccoli once the florets […]

Select Broccoli Crowns (1 serving) contains 4g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 0g fat, 1g protein, and 30 calories. How many calories are in 3 broccoli crowns? 32 caloriesThere are 32 calories in 3 spears of Broccoli. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes […]

A few times recently, I have noticed the grocery store offering broccoli crowns for about 20-30 cents less per each than plain broccoli. The difference seems to be the stalk is thinner and about 7″ shorter, but the crowns are the prized part for eating. What’s the difference between regular broccoli and broccoli crowns? Broccoli […]

Fractals show self-similarity, or comparable structure regardless of scale. In other words, a small piece of broccoli, when viewed up close, looks the same as a larger chunk. (The broccoli isn’t a true fractal, because at a certain magnification it loses its self-similar shape, revealing instead regular old molecules.) What pattern is broccoli? The repeating […]

cauliflower. There is a white broccoli-type vegetable known as cauliflower, but I like to call it cauli. I love, love, love it. What is the white version of broccoli called? cauliflowerThey are different colors. Broccoli is green, except when it’s purple and it’s cauliflower. Cauliflower is usually white, except when it’s orange or green, and […]

Broccoli and cauliflower grow in a similar fashion. They are both “cole” plants, which means they grow on a stalk. The heads grow in the center of a ruffle of large green leaves. All of these parts or not only edible, they are delicious and highly nutritious. What part of the broccoli we eat? Some […]

McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson admitted at an event last week that the fast food chain had experimented with bubblegum flavoured broccoli in an effort to make their menu more healthy for kids. Because that makes much more sense than just serving them broccoli right? Did McDonald’s sell bubblegum flavored broccoli? The McDonald’s CEO said kids […]

Monero et al. (2010) studied the properties of acylated anthocyanins in broccoli and found the colour of purple-sprouting broccoli to be the result of the presence of anthocyanins. Another major health-promoting compound present in broccoli is vitamin C (Munyaka et al., 2010; Vasanthi, Mukherjee and Das, 2009). Is broccoli still good when its purple? This […]

The tender stems, leaves, buds, and flowers of the broccoli plant are all edible. Your bright yellow broccoli flowers are not only edible, but some people find them to be quite tasty as well, and they are sold at some high-scale markets as a delicacy. Is it OK to eat broccoli with yellow flowers? Yes! […]

Chives, borage, broccolini, oxalis, nastertium and pineapple sage all have flowers you can use on the plate as well as in a vase. Use them in salads, to spice up spring dishes – or make them into a bouquet for your foodie friend. Can you eat broccolini with yellow flowers? It’s a robust flavor, both […]

cauliflower. Some even call cauliflower as white broccoli, as these veggies almost look the same, except for the color difference. Is cauliflower just white broccoli? Cauliflower is not white broccoli, even though the two look very similar. Both have their own taste, texture, and nutritional profiles, which are fairly different from each other. The appearance […]

A bluish tinge to your broccoli can also come from its waxy coating. Broccoli generally looks a bit dull because it’s coated in natural wax that keeps unwanted water out and needed water inside the plant. Plants also produce wax as a barrier against ultraviolet radiation, insects and pathogens. Are there different colors of broccoli? […]

Sprouting broccoli is the kind you’ll see grow white or purple heads, rather than the green variety you normally see in grocery stores. The florets are usually smaller than more well-known varieties, but the taste is similar. People use sprouting broccoli as a side dish by itself or mixed in other dishes. Are broccoli sprouts […]

PINK BROCCOLI Yes, this broccoli actually is pink! These hybrid broccoli will make eating your vegetables the most fun you’ve ever had. They are suitable to be grown in any vegetable garden, container garden or any place in your yard you want to see some incredible veggies growing. How many types of broccoli are there? […]

Broccoli rabe has longer, thinner stalks than regular broccoli and its green florets grow in looser bunches. It also has large green leaves. Broccoli rabe has a very bitter flavor when it is raw, so it is better served sautéed with a little olive oil, as it is often prepared in Italian cuisine. Is broccoli […]

The best way to experience the health benefits of broccolini is to eat it raw. The stems, leaves, and florets are all edible. You can also choose to steam your broccolini and serve it as a side to complete a tasty, nutritious meal. Do you eat the stalks on broccolini? Rinse broccolini well immediately before […]

I suspect over the years I’ve eaten a variety of broccoli types, but what I didn’t realize is that there are 20 types of broccoli. Cabbage, Anyone? Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable and part of the cabbage family, which includes vegetables such as Brussel sprouts and kale. What is the best broccoli to eat? Some […]

The supermarkets have helped to confuse the issue of what is broccoli and what a calabrese by calling both by either name. The large green heads you see in the photo (and generally referred to as broccoli) is Calabrese whereas the much smaller heads which can be green, purple or white are broccoli. Why is […]

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an edible green plant in the cabbage family (family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica) whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable. What is broccoli actually called? Brassica oleracea italicaBroccoli, botanically known as Brassica oleracea italica, is native to the Mediterranean. What is broccoli the […]