Survivalist Tip: Broccoli is one food you should have in your cache of culinary supplies. It’s often treated like the in-laws of the vegetable world: that you have to put up with it just to keep peace in the neighborhood. That’s ridiculous! You can keep peace with your shotguns. Aside from looking like bonsai trees, broccoli is among the healthiest of foods you can consume. It’s best known for its cholesterol-lowering benefits, especially when steamed. But, it’s good cooked in any fashion or even raw. Broccoli is rich in Vitamins A, D and K, all of which play various roles in vision acuity, bone growth and respiratory function. The fiber in broccoli binds with bile acids in your digestive tract and makes it easier for the bile to be excreted. Therefore, broccoli has a natural detoxifying effect on the body. And, in the aftermath of the apocalypse, you don’t want your body filled with bile. It could disrupt your thinking and energy flow as you fight off intruders and search for water and chocolate. You’ve had enough bile with political campaigns and utility companies; you definitely don’t need to take it with you into the new Baktun.
