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Is beef and broccoli healthy?

Beef and broccoli costs about $4.71 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar and weight loss. For lower LDL cholesterol, go easy on thinly sliced beef.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
In moderation
Go easy on thinly sliced beef; using less keeps the dish and helps with lower LDL cholesterol.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, broccoli in beef and broccoli helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the salt
Go easy on oyster sauce: it's salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, broccoli in beef and broccoli helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Neutral
It's neutral for more protein: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

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LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Go easy
thinly sliced beef
Red and processed meat: saturated fat raises LDL.
American Heart Association
One swap each, same dish
thinly sliced beef to thinly sliced chicken thigh or firm tofu
Works the same in hot pot, stir fries and donburi

What goes in (per portion)

thinly sliced beef
¼ lb
broccoli
½ head
garlic
¼ head
ginger
¼ knob
oyster sauce
½ tbsp
rice mix
¼ cup

Questions

Is beef and broccoli healthy?

Beef and broccoli costs about $4.71 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for steadier blood sugar and weight loss. For lower LDL cholesterol, go easy on thinly sliced beef.

Is beef and broccoli good for high cholesterol?

In moderation. Go easy on thinly sliced beef; using less keeps the dish and helps with lower LDL cholesterol.

Is beef and broccoli OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, broccoli in beef and broccoli helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is beef and broccoli OK for high blood pressure?

Go easy on oyster sauce: it's salty. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is beef and broccoli good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, broccoli in beef and broccoli helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is beef and broccoli high in protein?

It's neutral for more protein: nothing in it stands out either way. Add a side of vegetables or beans to make it work harder for you.

How much does beef and broccoli cost to make at home?

About $4.71 a serving, or $18.85 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make beef and broccoli healthier?

Swap oyster sauce for half the oyster sauce. It keeps the dish recognizable.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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