
24/07/2025
Broccoli 🥦
Here’s a breakdown of the science:
Cancer Prevention
•Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a powerful phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables (like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale).
•Sulforaphane has been shown in laboratory and animal studies to:
•Reduce inflammation
•Help eliminate carcinogens
•Slow tumor growth
•Promote the death of cancer cells
Evidence supports a reduced risk of:
•Breast cancer
•Prostate cancer
•Colon cancer
•Possibly also lung and stomach cancers
📚 Source: National Cancer Institute, American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)
🧬 Liver Health & NAFLD
•Broccoli may protect the liver by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
•Studies (including animal studies) have found that it can help prevent or slow the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
•It may also reduce the risk of liver cancer, especially when consumed regularly over time.
📚 Source: Journal of Nutrition, Hepatology journals, research from Johns Hopkins University
🥦 How Much Is “Enough”?
Eating broccoli 3–5 times per week is consistent with what nutrition researchers recommend for getting these protective benefits. Even better: lightly steam it to preserve sulforaphane.