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2004/06/25, 06:19 PM
So, why is Broccoli so healthy?
One reason in addition to its cancer fighting properties and other nutrients we'll discuss later is its phytochemical properties that fight other diseases as well. Recent studies report that broccoli contains a chemical (phytochemical) that inhibits the growth of the H Pylori bacteria! (1)
Helicobacter pylori (aka H Pylori) is a leading cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers. Unfortunately, studies have shown a high positive correlation between repeated bouts of H Pylori with stomach cancer. And H Pylori has proven to be a very stubborn strain of bacteria as some of us may know after taking multiple dosages of antibiotics over time for a recurring infection. The phytochemicals found in Broccoli, according to these studies has been shown to inhibit growth of even antibiotic resistant strains in human and mice cell cultures.
What is a phytochemical? Phytochemicals are (non-nutrient compounds) found in plants that have biological activity in the human body. After all, plants have been around a lot longer than we have, so these compounds have played a role in their survival and they play a role in ours too.
Broccoli is loaded with other Phytochemicals, the most well known are Indoles and Sulforaphane. It also contains two other types of phyto's, all shown to have either protective qualities against cancer, or enzyme producing qualities that destroy cancer cells. Sulforaphane is the primary phytochemical that has been found to kill H Pylori.
Now if this isn't enough, Broccoli also contains a high amount of Vitamin C, and in fact by weight it contains more C than an orange (1 cup is almost double the amount of C than found in an orange). It is loaded with Vitamin A, high in folacin, potassium, calcium,and it has 5 grams of fiber (floret and stalk offers the highest fiber) per cup. At 25 calories per cup of raw or 25 calories per 1/2 cup cooked (of course it has no fat) it gives us a lot of reasons to eat it often.
Broccoli is one of those foods that fills us up, without filling us out. Eat it with a great low calorie dip, or add it to salads. Eat it steamed with some fresh squeezed lemon and a touch of grated cheese, or order it sautéed in chicken stock with garlic at your favorite restaurant for a low fat version of sautéed. Add it to a pasta dish along with a few other veggies, and you'll watch the dish grow hearty (we can even cut back on our pasta portion and still have a big dish). Steamed broccoli is usually available at those salad bars we've talked about too!
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2004/06/25, 06:22 PM
I love broccoli... sometimes the side effects aren't good.. but I love it raw... my kids are not normal kids.. you can leave a plate of it on the table, they'll eat it all.. broccoli, cauliflower... go figure...
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2004/06/25, 07:34 PM
Good for them, Good for you:)
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2004/06/25, 07:42 PM
I worked in a market garden a while back, picking and sorting caulis and broc. Our slave driver, team leader used to make us eat while we were working so he could go home early! My lunch was whatever vegetable we were working with at the time, raw. I was never so healthy as while I was working there, bunches of caulis and cabbage and broccoli for lunch. You learn to love it raw! I still love it.
Great post Sandy!
Donna
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2004/06/25, 09:40 PM
I love them with ranch dipping sauce. The little baby ones.
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2004/06/26, 10:39 AM
i like brocoli, it is nice, and green, and apparently very good for you!
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2004/06/26, 09:15 PM
MMMM steamed broccoli with a little cayenne pepper...
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