The Benefits of Broccoli

10/6/2010

Recent research currently shows that consuming broccoli could protect our bodies against the ravages of osteoarthritis. A certain chemical compound found in broccoli and most cruciferous vegetables, called sulforaphane, has been shown to block the primary enzyme responsible for joint destruction caused by this crippling disease.

Source: Eating Broccoli Could Guard Against Arthritis

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Alissa Robertson, MS, RD, Nutrition Specialist and Owner of Lifestyle Management & Nutrition, received her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Vermont. Upon graduation in 2003 she spent four years providing nutrition education and counseling to local Vermonters. In 2007 she returned to the University of Vermont to complete a two-year Master's program in Dietetics and Nutrition. She is now practicing as a Registered Dietitian at Essex Physical Therapy located in Essex Center, Vermont.

This blog is a reflection of her thoughts on nutrition including: nutrition tips, proper supplementation, recent developments in nutrition, and information about nutrition as a fundamental piece of true health.

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