A new research has revealed, that increasing the intake of cruciferous vegetables lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer.
Researchers at Penn State discovered in a recent study that broccoli has specific chemicals that bind to a receptor in mice and aid to preserve the lining of the small intestine, preventing the onset of sickness. The results provide evidence that broccoli is a “superfood” in the truest sense.
“We all know that broccoli is good for us, but why? What happens in the body when we eat broccoli?” said Gary Perdew, H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Chair in Agricultural Sciences, Penn State. “Our research is helping to uncover the mechanisms for how broccoli and other foods benefit health in mice and likely humans, as well.