Is Broccoli Keto Friendly?

The big joke in the parenting world is that kids don't like broccoli. While this might be true for lots of kids, you know as an adult that broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse that you can prepare in delicious ways that are hard to resist... and are keto-friendly!

Broccoli contains a lot of water and the right kinds of fiber, both of which aid digestion on keto. It also has a little bit of protein, and quite a bit of vitamin C. Broccoli's mineral contents are especially good for keto. Magnesium, calcium, and potassium are present, as well as the all-important sodium, and this is extremely helpful for electrolyte balance.

A cup of broccoli contains 3.7 g of net carbs, making this a vegetable you can eat several servings of in a day. It's not a freebie, but it's pretty close. It's one of the best vegetables you can choose while staying keto.

You can prepare broccoli easily in many highly palatable ways. You can eat raw broccoli florets dipped in your favorite dressing, or chop them finely to add to a salad. Try steaming your broccoli and adding salt and Parmesan, or lightly sautéeing it with bacon and Gorgonzola. The right recipe will even get your kids excited about this healthful food.