Why Broccoli is a "SuperFood"

Broccoli, and even more so, broccoli sprouts, possess so much nutritional value that they should both be staples in everyone's diet who is looking to achieve optimal health.

An enzyme found in broccoli may actually slow down the age related decline that everyone experiences as they get older. That is because this enzyme has the ability to improve the health of the mitochondria.

Mitochondria provide energy for every cell in your body by burning fuel. The mitochondria can burn both carbohydrates and fats. Fats actually burn cleaner and produce less free radicals than burning carbohydrates. That is why I recommend that close to half of your calories are healthy fats. healthy fats are not polyunsaturated fats as you probably have been lead to believe.

Healthy Fats Are:

1. Saturated fats, - Examples are grass fed beef and organic cheeses

2. Monounsaturated fats - Examples are olives and olive oil

3. Omega fats - Examples are salmon and krill

This efficient function of the mitochondria is essential for good health. Mitochondrial dysfunction may end up being a root cause of many chronic diseases, including cancer. However, much more research will be needed to be done to prove this theory.

Broccoli has been shown to reduce your risk of many common diseases including arthritis, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, fatty liver disease and diabetes.

Sulforaphane, a naturally occurring organic sulfur compound found in broccoli has potent anti-cancer properties. It may also be helpful for children with autism.

Why not eat more broccoli and broccoli sprouts? Many good things may happen if you do!

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