Broccoli: A Key to Nutritional Security

By:
Md Zeeshan Qaiser
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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The article "Broccoli: A Key to Nutritional Security" by Md Zeeshan Qaiser explores the nutritional profile, health benefits, and cultivation practices of broccoli, emphasizing its importance in combating malnutrition and chronic diseases. Broccoli is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and bioactive compounds like sulforaphane, which is linked to cancer prevention. The article outlines how broccoli supports cardiovascular, bone, immune, and digestive health. It also discusses cultivation techniques, challenges in India, and the potential for expanding broccoli production globally. Sustainable farming practices, value addition, and research and development are identified as key factors in increasing broccoli’s contribution to global nutritional security.

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