The Incredible Power of Broccoli: Protecting Our Cells and Planet

🥦Broccoli contains sulforaphane that gets into our cells and activates a magical DNA-reading compound called Nrf2, which boosts antioxidant and detoxification proteins.

🌱Eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables protects us from various types of cancer, including lung, breast, stomach, and colorectal cancer.

🌍Broccoli and the mustard family of vegetables can protect our cells, lower our exposure to chemicals, and even be turned into bio-fuels.

👶Starting kids on a blend of fruit and broccoli leaves gradually can get them accustomed to the taste and addicted to the health benefits.

👨‍🍳When cooking broccoli, lightly steaming it is the best option to retain its crunchiness and benefits, while boiling it for too long can diminish its effects.

Can eating too much raw broccoli cause thyroid problems?

—No, you would have to eat multiple pounds of raw, cruciferous vegetables a day and have an iodine insufficiency and existing thyroid problems for it to be a concern.

Do other cruciferous vegetables have similar benefits as broccoli?

—Yes, vegetables like cauliflour, kale, Brussels sprouts, and arugula from the mustard family all have similar cancer-protective effects.

Can broccoli protect against damage from air pollution and pesticides?

—Yes, the sulforaphane in broccoli can help protect our cells from damage caused by air pollution and pesticides.

How does broccoli combat cancer?

—Broccoli activates Nrf2, a DNA-reading compound, that boosts antioxidant proteins and detoxification proteins, helping to combat cancer.

What is the best way to cook broccoli?

—The best way to cook broccoli is to lightly steam it to retain its crunchiness and health benefits.

00:00The speaker, a father of five, shares his concern about the increasing challenges of keeping our children safe from pollution and toxic chemicals.

03:42Broccoli contains sulforaphane that gets into our cells and activates Nrf2, a DNA-reading compound, boosting antioxidant and detoxification proteins.

08:41Eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables protects against various types of cancer, including lung, breast, stomach, and colorectal cancer.

09:39Broccoli can change our future and protect our planet. It can be turned into bio-fuels and plays well with other vegetables.

11:31Starting kids on a blend of fruit and broccoli leaves can get them accustomed to the taste and addicted to the health benefits.

12:12Cooking broccoli lightly, such as steaming it, retains its crunchiness and health benefits.