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This is The Amount of This Food You Should Be Eating

The latest CDC statistics on Cardiovascular disease are rather grim; With an alarming number of approximately 659,000 people dying each year in the US alone, CVD is not to be taken lightly. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death not only in the US, but also worldwide. Previous studies have shown that eating more seafood was associated with a reduction in all causes and CVD-related mortality. Seafood is known to contain the following: heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fats Iron Iodine (during pregnancy) Choline Based on information published by the FDA, Choline, for example, supports the development of the baby’s spinal cord. The iron and zinc found in fish help to support children’s immune systems. Protein, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium are also other sources of nutrients derived from fish. Nonetheless, many people choose to limit their seafood consumption because of fear of mercury exposure from seafood. Most Common Way People Are Exposed ...
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Here Are The Reasons You Should Eat Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous Vegetables
Patients undergoing Radiation therapy for cancer have been known to frequently experience damage to healthy tissues and several other side effects. However, based on a most recent study featured in an academic journal, dated 10/16/13, cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli is believed to contain an anti-cancerous compound that can protect healthy tissues from radiation damage or decrease the side effects often observed in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

According to this group of researchers, this anti-cancer compound that has been proven to protect rodents from lethal doses of radiation has already been shown to be safe in humans. This compound they call “DIM” has been studied as a cancer prevention agent for many years, but this is the first indication that it can also act as a guard against radiation.

The typical side effects observed in cancer patients who have received radiation therapy are usually a reduction of- red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets. However, these scientists also found that mice treated with this anti-cancer compound have shown less loss of the above blood cells and platelets.

A few years ago, another compound was also discovered in cruciferous vegetables that allegedly improves DNA repair in cells, which helps prevent them from becoming cancerous.

Definition of Cruciferous Plants
Cruciferous plants are those that produce cross-shaped leaves. Other cruciferous vegetables not mentioned above include Brussels sprouts and Kohlrabi. They have long been shown to contain phytochemicals that appear to exert a powerful effect in preventing cancer by blocking the formation of cancerous tumors and disrupting the process at almost every step of the way. Unfortunately, although the recommended daily consumption of fruits and vegetables is 5-9 servings, many of us have not been eating this amount of fruits and vegetables --- especially cruciferous vegetables --- on a daily basis.

As you can see, cruciferous vegetables not only can help to protect cancer patients against the damage of healthy tissues and other side effects of radiation therapy, they also play a significant role in reducing the risk of developing cancer.


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