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Why is it that it’s never chocolate chip cookies or a succulent steak that is found to help those with medical conditions?  I’d be the healthiest person around if only these healthy foods tasted good.  Somehow I must be lacking in the gene that makes the healthy foods palatable.

Case in point: A research study undertaken by the University of Warwick in the UK claims that broccoli can help with the damage to heart blood vessels.  It’s all something to do with something called sulforaphane which can increase blood vessel protecting enzymes.  Sounds great especially to a diabetic who is at greater risk than a non-diabetic of suffering from some form of heart problem – however there’s just a small problem – I hate broccoli! 

Actually sulforaphane is found not only in broccoli, but also in other brassic vegetables however that’s not the point.  The point is that scientists seem to be on a one track course as regards to finding ways of repairing the human body, and that track doesn’t appeal to my taste buds at all.  I should say that I’m not exactly an unhealthy eater and there are many veggies that I love and will eat mountains of, but at the same time, I’m sure that my body would be so much healthier if only the scientists could find some of these helpful sulforaphanes in foods that were more fun to eat than miniature trees!

If you’re interested in reading the article, you’ll find it here: Broccoli May Undo Diabetes Damage