Proven: Broccoli Really Does Fight Cancer!

Make some steamed broccoli for dinner tonight (and maybe for lunch too!) Why? Because there is now scientific proof that broccoli, if it is cooked the right way actually does fight cancer!


And if you add in some broccoli sprouts along with that lightly steamed broccoli you get twice the benefit.

Steamed Broccoli Recipe

Here is a recipe for steamed broccoli that is pretty simple and will keep the healthy benefits of broccoli intact!

1 small bunch broccoli (about 3/4 pound)
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice


Discard tough lower third of broccoli stem. Peel remaining stem and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cut broccoli into 2-inch florets. In a steamer set over boiling water steam broccoli, covered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

While broccoli is steaming, finely chop garlic and in a small skillet combine with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat garlic mixture over moderate heat until garlic is fragrant. In a bowl toss broccoli with garlic mixture.

Try tossing the steamed broccoli over pasta and sprinkling with Parmesan Cheese to make it a bit more kid-friendly. And if that doesn't work well, try bribing with an after dinner ice cream sundae! After all, it more important than ever to get kids to eat their broccoli--so bring on the desserts, I say!

Recipe comes from epicurus.com. 

Healthy Broccoli Salad

Yum! Here is a heart-healthy recipe for a broccoli salad that is delicious, easy, and oh-so-healthy for you!

What You Will Need:

2 heads fresh broccoli
1 red onion
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

To Make:
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and cut the onion into thin bite-size slices. Combine with the bacon, raisins, your favorite nuts and mix well.

To prepare the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar together until smooth. Stir into the salad, let chill and serve.