Dr. Jed W. Fahey is world-renowned for his knowledge of broccoli and its health benefits. He visited the Netherlands last week. This was on an invitation from Rob Baan of Koppert Cress. Dr. Fahey came to share his knowledge with the medical community, managers, horticulturalists, and policymakers.
Dr. Jed W. Fahey and Rob Baan
"Broccoli is extremely rich in certain nutrients. These nutrients can help protect people against cancer," Fahey says, frankly. He speaks enthusiastically about the 'green prevention'. Other bitter-tasting vegetables also have a beneficial effect on a healthy body. Here, vegetables such as Brussels Sprouts, chicory, sauerkraut, cabbage, and Moringa are included. Dr. Fahey has come to this conclusion after years of intensive research.
He is the Director of the Cullman Chemoprotection Center. This center is affiliated with the John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, in the USA. Here, Fahey also found that a compound known as sulforaphane can alleviate autism symptoms.
The maximum amount of sulforaphane is reached with the vegetables are lightly, or hardly, cooked. It is vital that during preparation, these vegetables are not overcooked. Woking or steaming is preferable. Dr. Fahey, himself, prefers to prescribe broccoli sprouts. You can also take these extracts in tablet form.
Locally, Koppert Cress has BroccoCress on offer. Just a few stalks of this micro vegetable has the same nutritional value as a whole head of broccoli. Fahey warns people not to over-consume this microgreen. Four times a week is enough to shield the body against harmful cells.
Dr. Fahey and his staff see additional opportunities for these (micro) vegetables and extracts. They can be used in areas with undernourished people who have many chronic illnesses. These products cost a fraction of the price of the expensive medicines being prescribed now.
However, the mainstream scientific community, also in the United States, remains skeptical. Despite the many studies done. "Research into nutrients is still in its infancy," Fahey has discovered. "In wealthy countries of the world, it is better to consume small amounts of minimally-processed, highly nutritious foods. Rather than eating large amounts of processed foods. These types of foods have little nutritional value."
Find more information on www.sulforaphane.eu.
Source: www.robbaan.com
For more information:
Jan van Berkel
Koppert Cress
1 De Poel, 2681 MB Monster, NL
T: +31 (0) 174 242 819
www.koppertcress.com