HEALTH BENEFITS OF BROCCOLI

v     New broccoli sprout study show benefits carry into the offspring’s adulthood. Eating broccoli sprouts during pregnancy may provide your kids with life-long protection against cardiovascular disease, according to a research team led by Bernhard Juurlink at the University of Saskatchewan.

v     Broccoli packs a powerful punch to bladder cancer cells, according to new information from Ohio State University.

v     Broccoli may bolster the body’s defenses against heart disease and stroke.

v     The original press release on broccoli sprouts and cancer prevention.

v     Now cholesterol too? A study from Japan show that 1 cup of broccoli sprouts a day for 1 week lowers bad cholesterol, increases well.

v     Broccoli sprouts may be useful to protect retina. A study shows protection of retina in mice. Very technical.

v     Broccoli sprouts may sooth airway inflammation.

v     Sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts may rejuvenate the immune system.

v     According to a study by the National Academy of Sciences, sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular problems of hypertension and atherosclerosis.