Thursday, August 07, 2008

Broccoli and cauliflower

Include more vegetables in your diet, in particular increase intake of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. Researches in Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York has collected and analyzed data of over 1,000 men of whom over 50% suffering from prostrate cancer. Based on the data, the researches discovered those who has higher intake of cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower has decreased prostrate cancer risk.

The exact root cause for such findings is not fully understood at this point of time. Researches believed that consistent and regular intake of broccoli enable our body to interact with specific gene that trigger alterations to signaling pathways associated with prostrate cancer and inflammation.

Cut down red meat intake and increase more vegetable in your meal, in particular broccoli or cauliflower, after all, there are plenty of ways to dish out wonderful dishes with such vegetables and off to a healthier life style.

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