This probably still won't encourage children to eat it, but the many healthy properties of broccoli include preventing a heart attack or stroke, say researchers.
A chemical found in the vegetable boosts the body's defence system to keep arteries unclogged.
Cauliflower, sprouts and cabbage can also keep the blood flowing freely.
They all contain sulforaphane, along with rocket, kale and pak choi, but broccoli contains the highest levels. Read more:
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Unclog Your Arteries
Though it may be discouraging that it's not cheese nachos that unclogs your arteries, it's encouraging that something as simple as eating broccoli may prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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