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Eat Your Broccoli

PickyPicky3 — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:48:14 GMT

Researchers at Johns Hopkins reported today that early results show the phytochemical sulforaphane, found in broccoli, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts, reduced Covid-19 replication by 50% in mice.

Interesting. No mention of how many cabbages you have to eat per day.

source: Deseret News

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Kachina624 — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:55:34 GMT

Too bad we aren't mice and cant take advantage of eating tons of broccoli.

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PickyPicky3 — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:11:35 GMT

I read a bit about sulforaphane's anti-inflammatory action and ordered a bottle. By Monday the price will probably triple.

I bet sulforaphane also keeps elephants away.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:42:07 GMT

I eat Brussels sprouts about every other day. I also put dried kale powder in my green drink everyday. No problems with gas either. Once your system gets used to frequent consumption then it becomes less of a problem. Same goes for beans.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:26:13 GMT

Rarely kale, sometimes cabbage and cauliflower, but asparagus, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts multiple times a week. Love 'em!

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Eileen in Virginia — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:30:54 GMT

I can do broccoli and cabbage, but I draw the line at kale and Brussels sprouts. 🤢

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Effie54 — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:22:02 GMT

I wish I could eat things like salmon, broccoli, Brussels sprouts.... it I can't get past my gag reflexes. Doesn't smell good to me, I just can't eat it. Pudding smells good though.

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Mindy D — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:29:57 GMT

I buy fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrot mix from Pero Farms. This steams right in its bag. So easy. I eat it three times a week.

Note: If you have thyroid disease, you should use caution with eating this because of the goitrogens.

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wagirl — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 14:49:59 GMT

I like all those veggies and I put all of those in my smoothies in the a.m. I buy the cabbage and the broccoli in slaw form, as well as the chopped kale and shaved brussel sprouts-- freeze it and then package it in zip top bags for my freezer, then a handful of each into my smoothie--there is no taste at all--have been doing that for the last 10 years at least. now I don't put a handful of all in at one time---but rotate each day between a couple ---

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justashopper — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:27:51 GMT

I eat mostly vegetables. A few years ago I started a journey of eating better and while I am not a vegan, I try to eat mostly veggies, whole grains and the such. Best decision. I feel better, sleep better, don't get sick as often, lost 30 lbs.... So I am not surprised it would help your covid response.

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Still Raining — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:04:44 GMT

Just can't deal with the cooked, but raw broccoli and Brussel spouts are wonderful. Pack a bag for snacks.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:29:44 GMT

I LOVE broccoli, but my system just can't tolerate it anymore. At least not right now.

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Emma Bunting — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:29:57 GMT

@PickyPicky3 wrote:
Researchers at Johns Hopkins reported today that early results show the phytochemical sulforaphane, found in broccoli, cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts, reduced Covid-19 replication by 50% in mice.

Interesting. No mention of how many cabbages you have to eat per day.

source: Deseret News

What they failed to mention is that after eating all that broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, etc......nobody will want to get that close to you to give you Covid.

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LuvSoCal — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:39:22 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
I buy fresh broccoli, cauliflower, carrot mix from Pero Farms. This steams right in its bag. So easy. I eat it three times a week.

Note: If you have thyroid disease, you should use caution with eating this because of the goitrogens.

@Mindy D I thought this was true if eaten raw?

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lavenderfields — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:15:40 GMT

So glad I found this thread today. I haven't laughed so hard in a very long time! I needed a good laugh today. It's great therapy!

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shoesnbags — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:37:11 GMT

I just love broccoli, both cooked and raw in salads. Doesn't give me gas - what does is coffee. Go figure!

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primroses — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 23:00:03 GMT

Just don't eat it raw. Years ago I used to go to a dr who was a thyroid book author and he told me just cook it. I haven't had any problems.

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Katcat1 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:59:01 GMT

I love the Broccoli salad that our Jewel store deli sells. There are raisins and cranberries, carrots, cabbage, broccoli and tiny nut seeds. It is so good. I also cooked up Brussel Sprouts the other day and eating them.

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novamc1 — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 13:51:43 GMT

@PickyPicky3

Broccoli mentioned in the original post is off-limits, other than in limited amounts, for people on the blood-thinner Coumadin or its generic versions.

Broccoli, brussels sprouts, deep-green veggies such as kale and spinach are among those high in Vitamin K--too much for people taking Coumadin for prevention of blood clots or strokes.

My husband has been on that drug for many years since a blood clot moved to his lung and caused near-death from a pulmonary embolism.

He must check his blood every week, adjust dosage as directed by his medical advisors, and it gets out of line if he eats too much of the cautionary vegetables. I seldom prepare them but always put a small amount on his plate when I do.

I'd eat many of them all the time, except for that darn drug that he's taking.

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ECBG — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:42:43 GMT

I love the small roasted Brussels sprouts!