Broccoli may undo diabetes damage (BBC)

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Eating broccoli could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests.

A University of Warwick team believe the key is a compound found in the vegetable, called sulforaphane.

It encourages production of enzymes which protect the blood vessels, and a reduction in high levels of molecules which cause significant cell damage.

Brassica vegetables such as broccoli have previously been linked to a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes.

People with diabetes are up to five times more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes; both are linked to damaged blood vessels.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7541639.stm

[emilyg]

1. How I wish I liked it.

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3. Try steaming it

Raw broccoli tastes like crap; steam them and serve with a little melted butter or cheese.

[emilyg]

4. Good idea. Thanks.

[KeepItReal]

2. Another reason to "chomp broccoli" like Dana Carvey

Bon appetite!