the broccoli, he traumatized us so much in our childhood that, very often, the mere mention of his name is enough to cut our appetites. However, this variety of cabbage from southern Italy is excellent for our health: rich in vitamins A, B and C, but also in iron, magnesium and potassium, it would help us prevent cardiovascular diseases, thearthritis, would preserve our memoryand would even protect us from some cancers…
A new study, conducted jointly by researchers from Johns Hopkins University (United States) and Qidong Liver Cancer Institute (China) published in the scientific journal Cancer Prevention Research Today gives us a new (good) reason not to shy away from broccoli: eaten daily, this vegetable from the cruciferous family would allow us to more easily eliminate the residues of air pollution contained by our organization.
Eliminate toxins
How it works ? Broccoli (and especially its shoots, which can be eaten boiled or in the form of juice for even greater efficiency) contains sulforaphane, a small molecule that contributes to the elimination of toxins. When you eat broccoli sprouts, sulforaphane attacks the residues of benzene (a carcinogenic pollutant that can also cause anemia and even leukemia) and acrolein (toxic to the lungs) and you end up with them. eliminate naturally via urine.
“This study allows us to identify an economical, simple and safe way to potentially reduce some long-term health risks of air pollution,” said Thomas Kensler, professor at Johns Hopkins University. The World Health Organization recently recalled that, each year, 7 million people die from air pollution…
In short, no more excuses to avoid broccoli at all costs. Cooked in velvety, in mash potatoesor even in a smoothie, it can very well become your best friend …
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