Winter Cold Stopper? - Another Top Ten Food

Broccoli contains 150% of the recommended daily intake of calcium. Can this shorten the common cold? In large doses, vitamin C has been credited with shortening cold symptoms.

But one thing is certain - getting your vitamins naturally, from whole foods, is the best way. Your body metabolizes them more thoroughly and absorbs them more completely than an artificial supplement.

Other benefits of broccoli - it contains fiber, potassium, folate, and phytonutrients as well as the antioxidant beta-carotene.

If prepared properly, broccoli can also help prevent osteoarthritis and cancer. Improper cooking negates the benefits - so steam lightly and enjoy!