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๐ฑ Broccoli โ A Cancer-Fighting Superfood
Broccoli is known as one of the most powerful anticancer vegetables, even ranked No.1 by the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) for its cancer-preventive potential.
However, improper cooking methods can destroy its key bioactive compound โ sulforaphane.
๐ฌ Best Cooking Methods to Preserve Sulforaphane
๐ซ Do not boil:
Boiling broccoli for more than one minute destroys most of its sulforaphane.
โ Avoid boiling โ steaming is best.
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Steam gently:
Steaming preserves over 90% of sulforaphane and keeps the enzyme myrosinase, which is essential for sulforaphane formation, active.
๐ก Pro tip:
Pair broccoli with myrosinase-rich foods such as wasabi, mustard, or radish to restore or enhance sulforaphane activation.
๐ณ Stir-frying is okay:
Light oil cooking is acceptable and does not significantly reduce sulforaphane levels.
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If youโre eating broccoli for its sulforaphane, cooking it the right way can be tricky โ temperature, time, and enzymes all matter.
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