Broccoli Boosts Aging Immune Systems

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skip smyth — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:17:51 GMT

Attended a natural food store today. First time in my life. Been around over six decades, Very confusing arrangement, compared to Safeway, or Co-op. Had to view the 'wee' photos to determine, 'what is kale'. Grabbed 'a bunch' along with a pair of lemons (see pH balance), beets and two liters of pomegrante-blueberry juice. Walked the additional mile home at just below a trot(exercise, exercise). Prepared a turkey breast sandwich with KALE and mayo upon my return, with a half-glass of said juice. This Mercola propaganda is influencial. Kale?

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Arizona — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:49:21 GMT

I am one that has trouble eating broccoli, but I love it!

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Beccadog — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:56:27 GMT

According to http://www.vsc.org/protein.htm , 100 grams of broccoli has 32 calories with 45% of the calories as protein. As often as certified organic broccoli is available, I'll consume broccoli as my only protein source for one or two meals, a day. But, not every day.

I alternate food sources. Sometimes, I'll consume Brazillan bean soup with black turtle beans (soybeans) and whole gain brown rice or organic corn. Sometimes, other vegetarian foods. Once a week, wild salmon is cherished.

I feel better if I keep my animal protein to a minimum. Animal protein makes the chemical nerve damage in my fingers hurt more, and it matters not where I get the animal protein or how it's grown, all the some types are worse than others. If I want to sleep without pain, I eat vegetarian if I can get it.

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Beccadog — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:45:20 GMT

I love eating steamed broccoli which is then stir-fried with one tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon each of ginger root and garlic, plus about a half cut chopped green onions. I make a sauce with orange juice and organic wholewheat pastry flour, which needs only a couple teaspoons to thicken a cup of fresh squeezed juice. For me, this is yummy. I can eat a couple large heads of broccoli per week, when cooked this way.

The Nutritional Almanac says broccoli contains a significant amount of protein...something like 6 grams per serving. The fat to the broccoli itself is insignificant. If I could handle it plain, I would. But, I cannot stomach raw broccoli without adding more than 1 tablespoon fat to it. While sesame tahini and Hummus are both nutritious, they have more fat than my body needs. I must be careful that I don't eat more than I can burn up.

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wendz — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:55:30 GMT

With regard to getting enough broccoli to meet your nutritional needs - I have recently rediscovered the joys of juicing. While I realise that the fibre content is reduced with juicing, I believe I am getting a powerful nutrutional "bang' for my morning juice 'buck', which includes (amoung other things) a couple of broccoli florets.

I don't see fruit or veg juicing mentioned here often, do others here juice regularly?

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Maurine1 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:28:27 GMT

I've been sprouting broccoli seeds for several years now, using the NOW* vitamin-supplement company's Broccoli Seeds for Sprouting that I got mail order. After noticing that my local health food store (where I get my coconut oil, etc.) carried NOW brand items, I just last week I took my 4-oz. bottle in to show them and see if they could start carrying it. *nowfoods.com

I have my own very flexible method of growing the sprouts: On a saucer, I place some seeds and spray them from a filtered-water spray bottle. I cover with a metal pan cover (broccoli seeds germinate in COOL DARKNESS) and check them each day, spraying. They usually begin to split their little seams overnight. When they are all sprouting in a few days, I replace the dark cover with a clear Pyrex cover so they will turn green in the light and continue to grow. The roots will grow together, forming a kind of mat. No rinsing is necessary. They can be transferred into a deeper dish that fits the lid and eaten by tearing off the desired amount. You can make as much or as little as you like at a time.

BTW, I am a strong protein type (especially lean beef), but I like veggies and fruits. I thrive on protein for breakfast. Too many starchy foods (which I love) are a disaster for my type 2 diabetes.

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ochaye — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:16:48 GMT

I have started 'home sprouting' within the last month. I am now a serious broccoli eater. So far my sprouts have been crisp, tangy and guaranteed fresh. Every day I can grab a fresh bunch of sprouts. Is it a hassle? NO! I am near the kitchen sink regularly. I pour some filtered water into my glass jar and swish the seeds around and tilt the jar in the draining rack. At the next convenient time I roll the seeds around the jar to coat the sides. That is it.I have tried a mix containing seeds, peas and beans but the sprouting times vary and they are not as simple. I am now trying old juice glasses with a tsp of seeds. I also have some sprouted seeds growing in Peat pellets to plant out when the time is right. Not a hassle sprouting seeds and really is fun for me.

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crash2348 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:48:12 GMT

Broccoli is also a great source of vitamin C!

Did the study monitor exercise or amount of animal protein eaten vs plant protein?

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chubby — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 12:07:12 GMT

My research also indicates that juicing homegrown wheatgrass and / or barleygrass is an excellent source of nutrition----- any long - term experience doing this out there ? Chubby

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Yonatan777 — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:13:33 GMT

I dont get Mercola's metabolic type stuff.. I read all the articles, but he seems so clear cut as to what is good and bad. For example, I feel I am protein metabolic type, because I thrive on cream, cheese, moderate amounts of meat. I don't feel good a day without sufficient fat and protein. However, I also like a bit of carbs as I also feel bit cheated, without some small amount of pasta, grains, fruit and veggies. Now, as far as the veggies I like, the list woudl be this: Spinach, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Zucchini, Tomato, Carrot, Radish, Peas.. The veggies that make me sick , that I hate are: Asparagus, Kale, Chard, Green Beans... So you , would think from this what am I , protein or mixed? Well, Mercoal says if I am protein I will hate broccoli but love asparagus, but if I am mixed or carb I will love broccoli and hate aspargus. But I love cauliflower, spinach and broccoli, but hate the so-called protein veggies, Asparagus, Green Beans (yuck, no mom I wont eat my green beans!)... Where does this leave me? Will Broccoli Sprouts (which I love), kill me, becaues I also love spinach???

PLease can a Metabolic type expert help me here.

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Donna Scher — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:33:50 GMT

Lightly steam broccoli (bite size pieces). Process in a food processor a small amount of feta or goat cheese and your favorite nuts. Add broccoli and some extra virgin olive oil (and sea salt if you like) and chop coarsely in the food processor. Very tasty! Reheats well. Freezes well.

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VemmaMel — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:40:32 GMT

I appreciate the pointer to eat more broccoli but does it bug anyone that if the minerals aren't in the soils anymore, how can they be in the plant? U.S. Senate document 264 from 1936 documents the fact that American farming practices have depleted the soils of minerals and therefore the only way to get them is to supplement them! www.havewellnessnow.com is a good source for that. ;-)

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wassily — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:28:27 GMT

Don't know if this is fact but - I've read somewhere that the sprouting seeds of broccoli are extemely high in this substance and that one would have to eat massive amount of 'grown' broc to get the same benefits as sprouting broc seeds. I've founds them really easy to sprout. I buy a qtr pound bag of certified organic seeds from a health food shop and I get 15 -20 sprouting-jar 'doses' from it - works out approx 10 -13p each time for a jarful of sprouts, here in UK. Okay, I have to cost in my few minutes labour each day in rinsing them, but as I cannot buy seeds that are already sprouted where I live, then sprouting my own is the only way. If any of you do try srpouting, experiment with germinating at different moon phases- ie biodynamically - quite interesting! And maybe those of you who can't tolerate grown-up broccoli may be able to tolerate the sprouting seeds?

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ZPE — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:47:05 GMT

Does anyone know if broccoli sprouts have similar levels of sulforaphane?

I hear that the sprouts are fabulous in their own right, so it would be interesting to know if the sulforaphane levels are there as well.

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mmc88121 — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:12:46 GMT

Nel said that the chemistry leading to activation of this gene-regulation pathway could be a platform for drug discovery and vaccine development to boost the decline of immune function in elderly people.
Why don't they just find more ways to get people to eat broccoli, instead of attempting to break it down. And if you like it better steamed eat it steamed. I prefer my broccoli raw dipped in homemade hummus.

Mary