Category Archives: Broccoli

The Nutritional Content of Brassica Plants

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Robert Barrington

The brassica family of plants are a nutritionally important group of plants that include kale, Brussel sprouts, watercress, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. These plants have been evidence to confer beneficial health effects to humans. The plants contain a range of … Continue reading →

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Stability of Glucosinolates in Red Cabbage

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Glucosinolates are phytochemicals that are secondary metabolites produced by dicotyledons. The Brasicaceae family is the richest source of glucosinolates and most dietary glucosinolates come from vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts and cauliflower. Glucosinolates have been shown to possess … Continue reading →

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Detoxification Vegetables

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Robert Barrington

The human detoxification pathways are complex. However, a simplistic model states that there are two main detoxification enzyme systems in the liver. These are called the phase 1 and phase 2 enzyme systems. Cruciferous vegetables of the Brassica family can … Continue reading →

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Detoxification Enzyme Systems

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Can Broccoli Protect the Liver?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Non-alcoholic liver disease is a condition that is pathologically identical to alcoholic fatty liver disease. Both of these diseases have a similar aetiology, although non-alcoholic fatty liver disease results from an overconsumption of fructose, whereas alcoholic fatty liver disease results … Continue reading →

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The Nutritional Content of Broccoli

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Brassica Isothiocyanates

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Brussels Sprouts as a Source of Glucosinolates

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Should We Eat Raw Vegetables?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Robert Barrington

A high intake of vegetables is associated with improve health outcomes. The exact reason for this is not known, but may relate to the presence of biologically active phytochemicals in plant tissues. Many of these chemicals are secondary metabolites of … Continue reading →

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Brassica Family Vegetables

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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