All cruciferous veggies (think cauliflower, cabbage, kale) contain cancer-fighting properties, but broccoli is the only one with a sizable amount of sulforaphane, a particularly potent compound that boosts the body’s protective enzymes and flushes out cancer-causing chemicals. A recent University of Michigan study on mice found that sulforaphane also targets cancer stem cells—those that aid in tumor growth. Although if over cooked, it will loose it’s benefits!
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Helps fight: breast, liver, lung, prostate, skin, stomach, and bladder cancers
Your Rx: The more FRESH broccoli, the better, research suggests—so add it wherever you can, from salads to omelets!
