Boiling broccoli takes away the benefits?

[Deicide]

 

Broccoli is high in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as dietary fiber; it also contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties, such as diindolylmethane and small amounts of selenium.[8] A single serving provides more than 30 mg of Vitamin C and a half-cup provides 52 mg of Vitamin C.[9] The 3,3'-Diindolylmethane found in broccoli is a potent modulator of the innate immune response system with anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer activity.[10][11] Broccoli also contains the compound glucoraphanin, which can be processed into an anti-cancer compound sulforaphane, though the benefits of broccoli are greatly reduced if the vegetable is boiled.[6] Broccoli is also an excellent source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells.[12][13] Broccoli has the highest levels of carotenoids in the brassica family.[14] It is particularly rich in lutein and also provides beta-carotene.[14]

A high intake of broccoli has been found to reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.[15] Broccoli consumption has also been shown to be beneficial in the prevention of heart disease.[16

I can't eat it raw. I would puke; I need to either grill it, boil it or fry it. Is it really ruined when you do that?

[newmom]

I can't eat it raw. I would puke; I need to either grill it, boil it or fry it. Is it really ruined when you do that?

really?? I guess you dont eat cauliflower raw

[Princess L]

I can't eat it raw. I would puke; I need to either grill it, boil it or fry it. Is it really ruined when you do that?

Yes, boiling it reduces the nutrients by 50-75%  Steam it, roast it, grill it, stir fry it, microwave (with a tiny bit of water), anything but boiling it.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=180097.0

[24KT]

I can't eat it raw. I would puke; I need to either grill it, boil it or fry it. Is it really ruined when you do that?

Deicide, have you ever tried or considered cutting or chopping raw broccoli florets or flower tops or whatever they're called so fine that all you essentially have left are what look like individual seeds... then sprinkling those over a salad or mixing them in with a complimentary spread... something else like egg or tuna salad? It might help you to stomach it raw. If you do have to boil it, ...at least save the water and re-use it to make soup.

[Deicide]

really?? I guess you dont eat cauliflower raw

Those flower veggies, no, pretty yucky raw. 

[suckmymuscle]

I can't eat it raw. I would puke; I need to either grill it, boil it or fry it. Is it really ruined when you do that?

  Vitamin content is decreased by 50%. Fibers become far more digestible and thus benefit the gastro-intestinal system more. The indoles in broccoli unfortunately become far less bioavailable if you cook it, so if you are looking for aromatase inhibition you should better eat it raw, man. As shown now, there are both pros as wqell as also cons in cooking broccoli. Choose what is best for you.

SUCKMYMUSCLE

[wavelength]

Why not just cook it and eat more of it?

[newmom]

Those flower veggies, no, pretty yucky raw. 

try with a tad of hot sauce or maybe some hummus