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A Letter From the CEO

I want to share with you an article that I found on mercola.com. Dr. Mercola is a natural health advocate. In a recent article he writes about mounting evidence of Broccoli as one of nature's most health promoting foods. In his article and accompanying video he details how sulfloraphane fights cancer. He also describes more recent discoveries showing how it improves blood pressure, kidney function and benefits DNA methylation. DNA methylation is crucial for normal cellular function and proper gene expression.

Huffington Post article on Broccoli Sprouts and Broccoli

Here's an interesting article from February 29th of this year explaining the difference between broccoli and broccoli sprouts in fighting cancer.

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Follow your mom's advice, and eat your broccoli!

Researchers from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University have discovered more insight into just how the green veggie helps to fight off cancer.

The root of it is in epigenetics, which is the term for how factors like diet and toxins can affect our genetic codes and the way our genes are "expressed."

Sunny Creek Broccoli Sprouts

Dear Valued Customer,

You've probably noticed the change from Brocco Spouts on the grocery shelves to Sunny Creek Broccoli Sprouts. I want to assure you that nothing else has changed. You are looking at the same high quality sprouts grown by the same grower using the same safety protocols. Actually, you should also be seeing a decrease in price due the fact that we will no longer be paying royalty fees to Brocco Sprouts.

Dr. Oz talks about the benefits of broccoli sprouts!

One of Dr. Oz's favorite foods to fight cancer is broccoli sprouts. Here is an excerpt from the article:

Broccoli Sprouts

One tablespoon has as much sulforaphane as a pound of broccoli!
It can be easily added to salads, and makes a great topper in sandwiches and burgers.

Read the full article here!
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/foods-fight-breast-cancer?page=3

Featured Story

Why Sulforaphane Matters

Submitted by Ed Mills on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 11:07


Science increasingly points to reduced risk of cancer and other health benefits associated with high consumption of cruciferous vegetables. There is preliminary evidence that sulforaphane, which is derived from naturally occurring glucoraphanin (also known as sulforaphane glucosinolate or SGS) in crucifers such as broccoli, can prevent and induce regression across a variety of cancers and boost the body’s own protective systems.
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