Broccoli
Broccoli is a Superfood for your heart because just one serving (1 medium stalk) is a top vegetable source of folate, fiber and vitamin C, a good source of potassium and vitamin B6, and has phytonutrients that help promote heart health. Studies show that folate and vitamin B6 help reduce the levels of homocysteine, an amino acid which, at high levels, can lead to artery blockage. What's more, the Nurse's Health Study found that folate and vitamin B6 offered more protection when consumed together than separately. Research shows potassium plays a role in regulating blood pressure levels, and fiber reduces levels of LDL 'bad' cholesterol, while vitamin C may prevent its oxidation. In addition, emerging evidence suggests that the phytonutrient glucoraphanin (a sulforaphane precursor) found in broccoli may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Bonus: Did you know broccoli is also an Antioxidant Superfood and a Superfood for your Bones?