The human body has been designed to be nourished simply by eating food. But nowadays, finding ‘food worth eating’ has become a complex task as the quality of our food spirals lower with each passing year. Look at the following reports: US and UK government statistics indicate that levels of trace minerals in fruits [...]
What causes Allergies? Here it comes again allergy season, the itchy watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, congestion and sore throat. What causes allergies and is there anything we can do naturally to lessen the distress? Allergies occur due to an abnormal reaction by our immune system to something that would normally be harmless like [...]
Research says boiling broccoli can ruin its anti-cancer properties
Researchers Professor Paul Thornalley from Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick and Dr. Lijiang Song from the University’s Department of Chemistry bought brassica vegetables, (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and green cabbage) fresh from a local store, boiled them up in their a lab [...]
Can Broccoli help with my lungs?
The “BBC News Website” had an article regarding a study showing a benefit of a substance found in Broccoli and its protective effect for the lungs! They reported that US scientists found “sulforaphane increases the activity of the NRF2 gene in human lung cells which protects the cells [...]
Study finds Broccoli may Help Boost Aging Immune System
This was the title of an article by Rachel Champeau on the “UCLA Website” about a study on the benefits of cruciferous vegetables. UCLA researchers found that a chemical in Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may hold a key to restoring the body’s immunity, which [...]