Broccoli is a plant of the cabbage family that is high in vitamin C and soluble fiber. According to Wikipedia, Broccoli contains multiple nutirents with potent anti-cancer properties including diindolylmethane and selenium. It can be boiled or steamed or be included in different recipes.
Recent study at Univeristy of Warwick says that Broccoli could reverse the damagecaused
done by diabetes due to sulforaphane. This compound is believed to increase the production of enzymes that protects the blood vessels. This can actually lower the risk of having heart attacks and strokes.
Team from Warwick studied the effects of sulforaphane on blood vessel cells damaged by diabetes. Results show that there is a reduction of molecules in the body and that sulfarophane activated a protein that protects cells and tissue from damage.
Other researches have also shown that broccoli may also lower the risk of the formation of cancer cells inside our body.
So the next time you visit your local grocery store, don't forget that pack of broccoli and say goodbye to diabetes.
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