Five Day Old Broccoli Sprouts

5 day old Broccoli Sprouts

You probably already know that cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are very nutritious. Well, broccoli sprouts may be even better, as they contain anywhere from 10 to 100 times more glucoraphanin (the nutrient that becomes sulforaphane) than mature broccoli.

Because sulforaphane neutralizes toxins, it also calms inflammation in your body. Inflammation has been linked to several kinds of cancer. It may protect your DNA. Some studies have shown that sulforaphane blocks mutations in DNA that lead to cancer.

Broccoli sprouts have their highest sulforaphane at 5 days.  Eating 5 day old broccoli sprouts provides maximum protection against toxins, inflammation and cancer.