We've posted in the past that Americans do not eat the best health protecting vegetables. Here is an alphabetical list of vegetables/fruit that we think are among the best ... it does not mean that others may no be just as good. The vegetables/fruit are Broccoli and its cousins cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, mustard and other crucifera, Carrots, Garlic and its cousins onion, leeks, chives and and onions, Grains, Spinach, Berries and Tomatoes.
- Broccoli - Broccoli and cousins such as cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and other crusifera contain glocosinolates which generate Sulforaphane. Sulforaphane stimulates our genes to synthesize glutathione a potent anti-oxidant that destroys cancer causing chemicals such as cigarette smoke, air pollutants etc. Studies seem to indicate that sulforaphane helps fight cancers in general. Broccoli sprouts are greatly superior to mature plant in supplying Sulforaphane
To follow - information on the other greatly beneficial vegetables.
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