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Broccoli is one of the few vegetables my toddler will eat. Good thing too because broccoli is known to reduce the risk of cancer.
If you’re among the 50 percent of people without an active GSTM1 gene, you may need to compensate by eating more broccoli or by eating “super broccoli” that has higher levels of the active plant chemical sulforaphane. Consuming larger portions of broccoli or super broccoli makes it possible to retain greater amounts of sulforaphane not to mention other vitamins and minerals.
Considering that most of us have no idea what type of GSTM1 gene we carry nor do we know how much broccoli is enough, I’d recommend eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables as part of a healthy lifestyle. I couldn’t bear to eat more broccoli more than once or twice a week anyway.
Medical News Today, December 11, 2005
I am a care aid researching gstm1 and its affects on heavy metal detoxification…….any information would be appreciated my home number is 250 914 0109 or thier is my email :)
Cary: You veggie lover! Have you seen our Veggie Chic blog?
hehe, try broccoli sprouts instead! They’re even higher in isothiocyanates (sulforaphane,) and they’re really tasty on sandwiches and in salads.
They’re actually spicy :)
Mmmm, broccoli sprouts….