Your parents and caregivers were right- at least the ones who tried to get you to eat all your green vegetables, according to new research.
But ONE green vegetable may be more powerful than all others when it comes to arthritis.
According to the study out of the United Kingdom’s University of East Anglia, a compound in this one vegie may mean the end of arthritis for those who eat it.
Research from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom has shown that a little-known compound in broccoli has amazing healing powers for those who suffer from osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most commonly-diagnosed form of arthritis worldwide, with the most frequent places that it affects being the knees and lower back. For people who need their backs and their knees to work (which is almost everyone who wants to be able to pay bills), preventing and healing the condition is critical.
Unfortunately, the same compound that heals joint destruction is also partly responsible for the foul odor in flatulence that accompanies broccoli consumption- sulforaphane.
Sulphoraphane is released when eating cruciferous vegetables, and its cancer- and inflammation-fighting properties are already well-established. Broccoli is by far the greatest source of sulphoraphane, as opposed to cauliflower or Brussels sprouts.
The new study, though, is the first to establish evidence that sulphoraphane actively stops the destruction of cartilage in joints when it is consumed regularly.
Eating broccoli is, of course, just one piece of the puzzle to completely reverse arthritis. But the study proves that this can be done.
I like broccoli and eat it often.
However I also feel a big improvement in my symptoms of arthritic knees came from losing weight.
Over a year or so I lost 18kg and am now in the “normal” weight category. My knees don’t twinge any more.
Too late for my hips, both of which have been replaced however.
Sulphoraphane is very highly concentrated in broccoli sprouts. This was first studied by a group at Johns Hopkins. The sprouts contain much more sulphoraphane than the equivalent amount of broccoli.
Is the BEST way to consume Broccoli …..RAW or SLIGHTLY COOKED??
Which arthritis is YOUR 28 day plan for?
Dear Mary Thompson,
I am sure that the best way to consume broccoli to get the health benefits is slightly cooked. Like that you don’t let the heat destroy important nutrients and vitamins.
Hello Mary,
I went to a health fair in Jamaica and they blend broccoli and papaya together to make a smoothie it tasted so good I could not believe it. They did one portion sweetened with honey and the other unsweetened. You might want to try this sometime to get maximum benefit.
I think you are misleading folks to say broccoli “Heals” arthritis. It may relieve the pain temporarily, but it does not Heal arthritis. This should be clarified for your readers. A more effective pain reliever is Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate– with no flatulence or other unpleasant side effects. Currently, there is NOTHING that Heals arthritis. Thanks.
Thanks for the info…
Flatulence…..try a product called Beano, it is an enzyme that eliminates the problem ….I use it for Legumes mostly….it TOTALLY eliminates the problem…..without it I just can’t even think of eating Legumes. It is inexpensive & available at Walmart, Costco & most food/ health stores.
Thanks for the info…..w/increase the amount in my diet.
good health tips.
Broccoli I did not know it for that ailment but of memory especially when studying
Broccoli is indeed a very useful veggie in all aspects
Great information.I will be trying this. Love broccoli