By Study Finds Scientists have long known that broccoli packs a powerful nutritional punch, but new research is shedding light on exactly how this humble vegetable produces its cancer-fighting compounds. A team of researchers in China has sequenced the genome of broccoli at an unprecedented…
Authored by Allison DeMajistre via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Researchers from the Heart Research Institute (HRI) in Australia have found that a common vegetable eaten by millions every day may be able to prevent and treat a leading cause of death worldwide. The study,…
New research has shown some of our least favourite vegetables could be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing advanced blood vessel disease. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition the research has found higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts…
By Sara Tipton Broccoli can be considered a superfood because of its nutritional content. While it’s a polarizing vegetable because not everyone likes it, there are a few ways you can make it more tasty to get the nutritional benefits of this amazing food! NUTRITIONAL…
Garlic and spearmint essential oils most effectively repelled pests in a study to help organic brassica farmers Agricultural insect pests seek out familiar scents to find their plant hosts. However, they can also be repelled by odors from other plant species. A new study from…
By Jacqueline Mitchell Your mother was right; broccoli is good for you. Long associated with decreased risk of cancer, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables – the family of plants that also includes cauliflower, cabbage, collard greens, Brussels sprouts and kale – contain a molecule that…
By Johns Hopkins In a series of recently published studies using animals and people, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have further characterized a set of chemical imbalances in the brains of people with schizophrenia related to the chemical glutamate. And they figured out how…
By Dr. Smith Science has repeatedly proven that food is a profoundly effective medicine that can activate many healthy nuclear transcription factors in your body. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, for example, have been repeatedly shown to be one of nature’s most valuable health-promoting foods,…
By Mae Chan It’s one of the most advantageous veggies you can eat, and love it or hate it, broccoli offers an array of health benefits. And it’s about to get even more super. University of Illinois researchers have identified candidate genes controlling the accumulation…
