Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  Add broccoli sprouts to salads. The young sprouts of the broccoli plant have been found to contain more sul-foraphane, the cancer-fighting compound in broccoli, than the mature vegetable. If you cannot find them in your local market or health-food store, you can grow them at home, just as you would alfalfa or bean sprouts.
¦ Eat tomatoes often. In a study in Italy, researchers found that people who ate raw tomatoes at least seven times per week cut their risk of developing stomach, bladder, and colon cancers by 50 percent.
¦ Consider putting beets on the menu. | | Sulforaphane, found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts, has demonstrated cancer-preventing properties.
Since nearly every fruit, vegetable, grain, and legume that has been tested contains phytochemicals, it is unlikely that all of these beneficial compounds will be identified anytime soon. Thus, while some manufacturers are producing concentrates of known phytochemicals, it is impossible to get their full benefits in supplement form. |
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See book keywords and concepts |  And lutein, an antioxidant in broccoli and other vegetables, means business when it comes earner protection
Fresh sprouts have gotten a lot of bad press lately, but if you miss that healthy crunch on your favorite sandwich, reach for broccoli sprouts. Developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, these little cancer-fighters are loaded with a natural compound that boosts your body's antioxidant defenses. They are also a good source of fiber, vitamin G, and calcium. |
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