It’s high in many nutrients, including fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and potassium which are known to be beneficial in heart disease prevention, normal tissue growth and blood pressure control. Not only this, but broccoli is also super low in calories, making it a good option for those looking to eat high volume foods in a calorie deficit.

Like many vegetables, broccoli can be prepared in a wealth of ways, including boiling, steaming, roasting, frying and baking. You can also season it in your preferred way to enhance its flavour. Some popular broccoli recipes include broccoli soup, broccoli pasta and fried broccoli.