NEAT Broccoli Fact Sheet

SY 17 February

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Broccoli Fact Sheet

Overview:

Broccoli was developed from leafy Brassica forms, commonly known as "Calabrese broccoli," found in the northeastern Mediterranean and southern Europe. It can be produced commercially throughout Georgia, but proper scheduling must be followed due to its preference for cooler temperatures and mildly acidic soil needs. Bravo, Green

Duke, Premium Crop, Green Hornet, Green Comet and Gem grow best in our state.

Fun Fact!! Broccoli is part of the cabbage family.

Varieties:

Sprouting Broccoli: Most common in the US

Broccolini: Cross between broccoli and kale.

Broccoflower: Cross between broccoli and cauliflower.

Broccoli Sprouts

Nutrition:

Broccoli is high in fiber, folate, Vitamin C, A, and K. One cup of cooked broccoli has a mere 40 calories of energy, 4g fiber, 90% of the daily value (DV) of Vitamin A and

230% DV vitamin C. Broccoli, especially broccoli sprouts, are a very good source of sulforaphane (sul-for-a-fain), which some studies have suggested may reduce cancer risk. This compound may also help ward off heart problems by reducing inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries as seen in atherosclerosis.

Sources: http://panend7.lightsky.net/sites/default/files/SNAC/SNAC_English_newsletter/broccoli_newsletter2.pdf http://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.cfm?number=C764 http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/ http://healthfinder.gov/nho/februarytoolkit.aspx

SY 17 February

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American Heart Health Month

Heart Disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women; every 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. Heart disease can be prevented through adopting a healthy lifestyle with exercise and healthy eating.

Types of Heart Disease

  Coronary Artery Disease (most common) Irregular Heart Beat  High Blood Pressure  Peripheral Artery Disease

 Heart Attack  Stroke

 Congestive Heart Failure  Congenital Heart Disease

This image from the CDC

demonstrates the rates of

heart disease deaths from

2008-2010 among adults

aged 35+. The southeastern

US has some of the highest

rates in the country.