Cooking Broccoli: Nutrition, Recipes & Health Side Effects

Broccoli is a nutrient-dense carb source, but it can interfere with medications like Warfarin. Learn to cook fresh or frozen broccoli in a slow cooker, reduce bitterness, and understand the benefits of broccoli sprouts.

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Broccoli & Indigestion

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Derek Buckner

Foods such as broccoli can cause indigestion or make indigestion become worse. Broccoli can cause gas, bloating and belching. Broccoli contains many nutrients such as vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron and protein. One cup of broccoli contains approximately 6 grams of carbohydrates.