Scientists at German Institute of Human Nutrition describe research in cancer therapy

[RhondaH]

This is why to ME it is not only how MANY fruits and vegetables you eat, but what KINDS you eat (I eat salads w/ either cut up cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower...I vary it...when one is gone, I buy a different one). Take care and God bless.

http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=4875&Section=NUTRITION

Rhonda

[heblaj01]

In addition to the proper selection of vegetables, a few other factors may enhance their medicinal properties such as method of cooking,(or eating raw), freeze-drying, dehydration, thorough chewing or blending.

In the case of broccoli (& some other vegetables) it appears that heating at
60 °C for about 10 minutes is best as it does better than chewing raw for the release of the desirable chemicals.

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn3580
Eating raw broccoli may combat cancer 05 April 2003
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=9
Broccoli
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/109662004322984770
Effects of Different Processing Methods on Induction of Quinone Reductase by Dietary Broccoli in Rats
http://www.vegsource.com/harris/smoothie_veggie2.htm (http://www.vegsource.com/harris/smoothie_veggie2.htm)
Bill's Raw Vegetable Smoothie

NOTE:
People with thyroid problems may aggravate their condition by eating large quantities of (especially raw) vegetables containing natural goitrogens such as broccoli, spinach. Cooking may reduce the risk.