I was never fond of broccoli. I usually preferred it raw if at all, with some veggie dip. But over the years I have really learned to enjoy it- and thank goodness! I recently came across an article that states that a study conducted by Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that broccoli contains a chemical called sulforaphane that kills a pesky bacteria called "helicobacter pylori" (WHERE do they come up with these names?) which causes stomach ulcers and potentially deadly stomach cancers. So increasing it in your diet can prevent suffering from stomach aches and can also quite possibly prevent stomach cancer. In some Third World countries millions are infected with helicobacter pylori, likely linked to poverty and poor sanitation conditions. The research suggested that even a minor change in diet such as eating more broccoli can essentially help people heal themselves. So if THAT isn't enough for you to get chomping on some of the green stuff, then how about the fact that it contains vitamin C, dietary fiber, and multiple nutrients with cancer fighting compounds? Basically, find a way to work it into your and your family's diets! Try it raw with veggie dip alongside some other colorful veggies. Or try it steamed with a dash of sea salt as a side dish. Chop it into salads, make a cream of broccoli soup, experiment with some new broccoli recipes! And get healthy!
