Why broccoli earns a spot on THE FAD's top 100 anti-inflammatory foods list.
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable containing sulforaphane, a compound studied for supporting the body's own antioxidant defence pathways — one of the more extensively researched compounds in this category of vegetables.
Lightly steaming (rather than boiling) helps preserve more sulforaphane-forming compounds than prolonged cooking in water.
This is general nutrition education, not medical advice, and not a claim that any single food prevents or treats disease. Talk to your doctor about any specific dietary concerns, allergies, or medication interactions.
