Broccoli coffee. Could it be the new trend?

Like other foods that once made headlines in many newspapers for their incredible benefits such as cauliflower rice, zucchini pasta (zoodle), turmeric, coconut oil, matcha powder and green tea, broccoli coffee and other foods made from this vegetable are now beginning to shine not only for their flavor, but also for their innovation to take advantage of their nutrients. Australian researchers from Hort Innovation and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, developed a broccoli powder which they used to make broccoli coffee. The nutritious drink was already tasted in a cafe in Melbourne, Australia. Thus becoming the first establishment to experience the production of this coffee. The researchers explained that just two tablespoons of this vegetable powder have a healthy impact on people. Well, it helps them reach their recommended daily intake of vegetables. In fact, they are already working on the idea of ​​using this powder to also create healthier snacks and meals such as smoothies, soups and other types of preparations as a way to hide the broccoli from picky eaters. Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable, with a lot of fiber, vitamins A, B1 and B6, potassium, zinc and magnesium, among others. Consequently, the consumption of this powder in different food preparations will help people improve their diet. Which is often deficient in the intake of vitamins and minerals. 100% broccoli powder is made from whole vegetables. It is produced through a combination of pre-treatment and drying processes selected to preserve the natural colour, flavor and nutrient composition of the fresh vegetable. The researchers explained. How about a broccoli coffee? Add the powder of this vegetable to a squeezed coffee. Pour in hot milk, sprinkle with more broccoli powder and enjoy your new and different coffee.* Sounds… strange? And you, what do you think? If you want more information on nutrition and health topics, click here.