Word: broccolis
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...broccoli-wielding woman in our cover photo struck readers in a variety of ways. "The cheeky-looking beauty offering to share her entree was a nice change from the war," wrote a man from Washington State. Less approving was a Coloradan who asked, "Were you trying to suggest that broccoli is a form of foreplay for perky twentysomethings?" Other readers couldn't get past fashion. A Chicagoan quipped, "Maybe your next issue should be about the secrets of dressing smarter. Your model appears to be stuck in the 1980s." Seconding that opinion was a New Yorker who declared...
...focusing on these highly processed or refined foods, we were missing out on a lot of antioxidants and other important nutrients. And we found out, much to the detriment of our waistlines, that it's a whole lot easier to overeat pasta, rice and potatoes than apples and broccoli...
...caused by chemicals called free radicals. A diet rich in fiber also has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and cancer. Fiber and phytochemicals are a one-two punch that should be reason enough to eat your peas and broccoli...
PHYTOCHEMICALS You may have seen these compounds touted as supplements. Some of the best known are the flavonoids, which grow naturally in citrus fruits, onions, apples and grapes. Researchers think flavonoids may protect against cancer. Indoles, another kind of phytochemical, are found in cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts) and may offer protection against a host of chronic diseases. Other phytochemicals from nature's pharmacy...
SERVING 1 banana SERVING 1/2 cup of blueberries SERVING 3/4 cup of orange juice SERVING 1 medium apple SERVING 1/2 cup of red, green, orange or yellow pepper SERVING 1/2 cup of steamed broccoli SERVING 6 oz. glass of tomato juice SERVING A handful of green beans (1/2 cup) SERVING 2 raw scallions...