We now know cruciferous vegetables are unsurpassed in boosting the immune system by enabling DNA repair in our cells. This has led many scientists to believe that many of the diseases of aging can be prevented if we include generous amounts of cruciferous vegetables in our diet.But the good news doesn’t stop there. New scientific evidence indicates that sulforaphane, a phytonutrient in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may actually rejuvenate the immune system allowing it to block many common diseases of aging, such as heart disease, degenerative joint disease and diabetes. The secret lies in the ability of the sulphoraphane to turn on a set of antioxidant genes and enzymes with the power to combat free radicals by suppressing their production. The sulforaphane in broccoli and other members of the cabbage family also produce enzymes that detoxify carcinogenic substances. Log on tomorrow for a simple yet superbly delicious broccoli recipe. Continue reading
