How Broccoli Can Help You Lose Weight

It’s no secret, Bikini Cleanse LOVES broccoli. And you should too! Not only does broccoli make a great side dish to any Bikini Cleanse approved entree, it’s also a great weight loss tool! Learn how broccoli can help you lose weight as well as provide you with other amazing benefits!

If you’re trying to lose weight, then broccoli is sure to be your new best friend. Not only is broccoli a low calorie food, but it’s also high in fiber and water content. That means you’ll feel fuller, longer. Make sure to pile this veggie on as a side dish and you’ll be safe from any late night snacking.

In addition to some great weight loss, broccoli also helps:

  • Fight cancer

  • Improve bone health

  • Improve digestion

  • Protect from chronic diseases

As far as detoxing, broccoli is one of the best veggies out there! Broccoli contains quite a few glycosinolate phytonutrients which help all of the steps during detoxification, including activation, neutralization, and elimination of unwanted contaminants. Basically, broccoli helps get rid of those pesky toxins on a cellular level and allows your body to start functioning at optimal performance levels.

Finally, broccoli helps fight aging with its high concentration of vitamin C. While most people think vitamin C comes from citrus fruits, broccoli actually contains 81 mg of vitamin C in one cup. That’s 90% of your daily dose of vitamin C! This particular vitamin helps protect your skin from the sun and increases collagen production which helps combat wrinkles.

So without further ado, babes, our easy and delicious broccoli recipe!

Sautee Broccoli with garlic

Ingredients

  • 2 heads of organic broccoli, cut into florets

  • 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

  • 1 tsp. lemon juice

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Toss the broccoli with EVOO in a large bowl with black pepper and garlic. Spread the broccoli in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

  3. Bake until florets are tender enough to pierce with a fork and the edges are browning, approx. 15 minutes. Turn once halfway through the baking process and add red pepper flakes, if using. After baking, squeeze lemon juice over the broccoli before serving.

Modified from www.paleogrubs.com

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