Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 29 Jul 2005 Researchers have isolated compounds from the vegetable broccoli that they believe may help prevent or slow the progress of bladder cancer. The current work builds on a major study conducted six years ago by Harvard and Ohio State universities that found that men who ate two or more half-cup servings of broccoli per week had a 44 percent lower incidence of bladder cancer compared to men who ate less than one serving each week. " We're starting to look at which compounds in broccoli could inhibit or decrease the growth of cancerous cells, " said Steven Schwartz, a study co-author and a professor of food science and technology at Ohio State University . " Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition. " Some 63,000 people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. And more than 13,000 with the disease will die. The researchers isolated compounds called glucosinolates from broccoli sprouts. During chopping, chewing and digestion, these phytochemicals morph into nutritional powerhouses called isothiocyanates - compounds that the scientists believed play a role in inhibiting cancer. Their hunch was right, at least in the laboratory experiments. There, isothiocyanates hindered the growth of bladder cancer cells. And the most profound effect was on the most aggressive form of bladder cancer they studied. The researchers presented their findings on July 18 in New Orleans at the annual Institute of Food Technologists meeting. They first extracted and measured the levels of glucosinolates from broccoli sprouts. They then used a process that uses enzymes to convert the glucosinolates to isothiocyanates. While young sprouts naturally have higher concentrations of these phytochemicals than full-grown broccoli spears, eating the spears also provides health benefits, Schwartz said. He and his colleagues treated two human bladder cancer cell lines and one mouse cell line with varying amounts of glucosinolates and isothiocyanates. Even though glucosinolates are converted to isothiocyanates, the researchers wanted to know if the former would have any effect on controlling the growth of cancer cells. It didn't. However, the isothiocyanates decreased proliferation in all three cell lines. The strongest effect was on the most aggressive of these lines - human invasive transitional cell carcinoma. The researchers aren't sure what caused this effect, or exactly how these compounds keep cancer cells from proliferating. But they are looking into it. " There's no reason to believe that this is the only compound in broccoli that has an anti-cancer effect, " said Steven Clinton, a study co-author and an associate professor of hematology and oncology at Ohio State. " There are at least a dozen interesting compounds in the vegetable. " We're now studying more of those compounds to determine if they work together or independently, and what kind of effects they have on cancer cells, " he added. Broccoli isn't the only cruciferous veggie with health benefits, the researchers say. The plant's kin, which include cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale, may all contain similar disease-fighting phytochemicals. It's too early to suggest just how much broccoli or other cruciferous vegetables should be eaten to stave off or slow down the progression of bladder cancer. Still, they are an important part of the diet. " Cruciferous veggies have an effect on other types of cancer, too, " Schwartz said. " We already know that they contain compounds that help detoxify carcinogens. We're thinking more along the lines of progression and proliferation, such as once cancer starts, is there a way to slow it down? " He and Clinton conducted the study with Ohio State colleagues Robin Rosselot, a graduate student in food science and technology and Qingguo Tian, a research associate also in food science and technology. Written by Holly Wagner Steven Schwartz Schwartz.177 614-292-2934 Ohio State University http://researchnews.osu.edu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 And yet, it's so easy to just EAT 1 cup of broccoli a week. They want to create something better? Jonnieheartwerk <heartwork wrote: 29 Jul 2005"Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Friday, July 29, 2005 11:09 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer And yet, it's so easy to just EAT 1 cup of broccoli a week. They want to create something better? Jonnieheartwerk <heartwork wrote: 29 Jul 2005"Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 That's what I thought - but interesting that the research is proving what the health books have said for the last several decades. Jo - Jonnie Hellens Friday, July 29, 2005 7:09 PM Re: Broccoli against cancer And yet, it's so easy to just EAT 1 cup of broccoli a week. They want to create something better? Jonnieheartwerk <heartwork wrote: 29 Jul 2005"Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 I LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any time that he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he goes into convulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away. Dr. says there is no cure... So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, he can still see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not much easier, but easier. Nikki , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! > > Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 your scaring me Lynda, we are too much alike here I eat so much broccoli we have it 3-5 times a week (depending on the quality) the stuff in my garden right now is superb. Craig On Behalf Of LyndaSaturday, July 30, 2005 5:23 AM Subject: Re: Broccoli against cancer Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 HI Nikki Well done. Believe it or not Peter used to be a little like that (sorry Peter - letting out your secrets). When he was tiny he would eat only carrots or peas. Jo - " Nikki " <nikkimack Saturday, July 30, 2005 2:04 PM Re: Broccoli against cancer I LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any time that he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he goes into convulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away. Dr. says there is no cure... So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, he can still see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not much easier, but easier. Nikki , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! > > Lynda To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Hi Jo > Well done. Believe it or not Peter used to be a little like that (sorry > Peter - letting out your secrets). When he was tiny he would eat only > carrots or peas. I would like to point out that the peas were only ever under protest! :-) I thought I always ate cauliflower. BB Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 I used to love broccoli. Then one day after eating broccoli I got really sick - I'm not sure why. But I vomited up large amounts of the food and now I can't tolerate it anymore. It's very sad, really. Love, Anna - Lynda 7/30/2005 5:11:48 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Friday, July 29, 2005 11:09 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer And yet, it's so easy to just EAT 1 cup of broccoli a week. They want to create something better? Jonnieheartwerk <heartwork wrote: 29 Jul 2005"Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Also makes a great pasta sauce. Cook it well and fry with garlic in olive oil to a cream, then eat with wholemeal pasta shells. You can do the same thing with cauliflower (which works well with some tomatoes as well). Great texture. Good southern Italian food... Cheers Mike On Behalf Of Nikki 30 July 2005 14:05 Re: Broccoli against cancer I LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any time that he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he goes into convulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away. Dr. says there is no cure... So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, he can still see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not much easier, but easier. Nikki , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! > > Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Well, I don't know much about vegan " cheese, " but the kidlets love brocoli in veggie burritos and veggie lasagne. Oh, and in a cheese sauce over pasta. Lynda - " Nikki " <nikkimack Saturday, July 30, 2005 6:04 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer > I LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any > time that he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he > goes into convulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away. > > Dr. says there is no cure... > > So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, > he can still see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not > much easier, but easier. > > Nikki > > , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > > Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks > that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could > eat it every single day! > > > > Lynda To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Psssst, Nikki, I need some help here. We need to find Craig's garden <<eg>> Lynda - Craig Dearth Saturday, July 30, 2005 6:38 AM RE: Broccoli against cancer your scaring me Lynda, we are too much alike here I eat so much broccoli we have it 3-5 times a week (depending on the quality) the stuff in my garden right now is superb. Craig On Behalf Of LyndaSaturday, July 30, 2005 5:23 AM Subject: Re: Broccoli against cancer Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 I love broccoli - we have it quite often. Jo - Anna Blaine Saturday, July 30, 2005 3:50 PM Re: Broccoli against cancer I used to love broccoli. Then one day after eating broccoli I got really sick - I'm not sure why. But I vomited up large amounts of the food and now I can't tolerate it anymore. It's very sad, really. Love, Anna - Lynda 7/30/2005 5:11:48 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Friday, July 29, 2005 11:09 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer And yet, it's so easy to just EAT 1 cup of broccoli a week. They want to create something better? Jonnieheartwerk <heartwork wrote: 29 Jul 2005"Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Sounds good :-) Jo Also makes a great pasta sauce. Cook it well and fry with garlic in olive oil to a cream, then eat with wholemeal pasta shells. You can do the same thing with cauliflower (which works well with some tomatoes as well). Great texture. Good southern Italian food... Cheers Mike On Behalf Of Nikki 30 July 2005 14:05 Re: Broccoli against cancer I LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any time that he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he goes into convulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away. Dr. says there is no cure... So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, he can still see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not much easier, but easier. Nikki , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! > > Lynda To send an email to - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I will share... I think.... =o]] Broccoli against cancer Psssst, Nikki, I need some help here. We need to find Craig's garden <<eg>> Lynda cancer your scaring me Lynda, we are too much alike here I eat so much broccoli we have it 3-5 times a week (depending on the quality) the stuff in my garden right now is superb. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Nikki, what do you put in your mashed potatoes so they aren't so dry and still low-fat vegan? Jonnie Nikki <nikkimack wrote: I LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any time that he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he goes into convulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away.Dr. says there is no cure...So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, he can still see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not much easier, but easier.Nikki , "Lynda" <lurine@s...> wrote:> Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day!> > Lynda Start your day with - make it your home page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 My daughter had just had her wisdom teeth out and wasn't deal with the large amounts of anti-biotics they were giving her. Since she couldn't chew, I gave her some soy milk. Turns out she couldn't keep anything down and to this day can't stand the thought of soy milk. Speaking of which, I got my SoyQuick and boy oh boy is homemade soymilk good! JonnieAnna Blaine <anna333 wrote: I used to love broccoli. Then one day after eating broccoli I got really sick - I'm not sure why. But I vomited up large amounts of the food and now I can't tolerate it anymore. It's very sad, really. Love, Anna - Lynda 7/30/2005 5:11:48 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folks that don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat it every single day! Lynda - Jonnie Hellens Friday, July 29, 2005 11:09 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer And yet, it's so easy to just EAT 1 cup of broccoli a week. They want to create something better? Jonnieheartwerk <heartwork wrote: 29 Jul 2005"Knowing that could help us create functional foods that benefit health beyond providing just basic nutrition." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Maybe I'm dense today, but I can't figure out how to fry brocolli in olive oil to a cream. Can you enlighten me Michael cuz it sure sounds good! The cauliflower too... JonnieMichael Benis <michael.benis wrote: Also makes a great pasta sauce. Cook it well and fry with garlic in oliveoil to a cream, then eat with wholemeal pasta shells. You can do the samething with cauliflower (which works well with some tomatoes as well). Greattexture. Good southern Italian food...CheersMike OnBehalf Of Nikki30 July 2005 14:05 Subject: Re: Broccoli against cancerI LOVE broccoli! Unfortnately my son is allergic to it. It seems any timethat he comes within 5 feet of it is body starts shaking and he goes intoconvulsive fits screaming Noooooooooooooo and then runs away.Dr. says there is no cure...So we steam it and put it into mashed potatoes to get it in him. Yes, he canstill see it, but for some reason he handles this easier. Not much easier,but easier.Nikki , "Lynda" <lurine@s...> wrote:> Broccoli is yummy! I don't know what the heck is wrong with folksthat don't like it. All the kidlets love it. DH loves it. I could eat itevery single day!> > Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hi Jo Of course there is also the spaghetti sauce trick too. I cook the veggies, blend them and mix them in. This way DH gets them in him too! Zak is ok with corn, potatoes, pumpkin pie and sweet potatoe pie. Everything else has him screaming for the hills! BB Nikki , " Jo Cwazy " <heartwork@c...> wrote: > HI Nikki > > Well done. Believe it or not Peter used to be a little like that (sorry > Peter - letting out your secrets). When he was tiny he would eat only > carrots or peas. > > Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I agree, I think it goes very well with pasta. I take the easy route though. Steam it, put on soy butter and then garlic powder. Or melt soy butter with fresh pressed garlic in it and drizzle it on and then use it to top off the pasta. Of course, I'm the only one in the household that eats it this way. Nikki , " Michael Benis " <michael.benis@n...> wrote: > Also makes a great pasta sauce. Cook it well and fry with garlic in olive > oil to a cream, then eat with wholemeal pasta shells. You can do the same > thing with cauliflower (which works well with some tomatoes as well). Great > texture. Good southern Italian food... > > Cheers > > Mike > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I'm on it! How shall we distract him once we get there? Nikki , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > Psssst, Nikki, I need some help here. We need to find Craig's garden <<eg>> > > Lynda > - > Craig Dearth > > Saturday, July 30, 2005 6:38 AM > RE: Broccoli against cancer > > > your scaring me Lynda, > > we are too much alike here > I eat so much broccoli we have it 3-5 times a week (depending on the quality) > > the stuff in my garden right now is superb. > > Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hi Jonnie We use light soy butter and light soy milk and they turn out wonderful! You just have to be careful and read the soy products for the fat content. Nikki , Jonnie Hellens <jonnie_hellens> wrote: > Nikki, what do you put in your mashed potatoes so they aren't so dry and still low-fat vegan? > > Jonnie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Do it the Italian way (compliments of the ex's Noni): Blanch your broccoli (or cauliflower) and set aside. Finely mince a few cloves of garlic and slowly saute in EVOO, strain out the garlic, up the heat and toss in the broccoli or . . . and stir fry, add back in your garlic and then toss with your pasta. By blancing the broccoli first, it stays bright green and looks as good as it tastes. Throw in some onions and carmelize them for a change. Or roast a bell pepper and julienne it and toss it in. Slivered almonds are always good with broccoli. Or go Asian by adding some sprouts, water chestnuts and a sprinkle of 5 Spice. Lynda - " earthstrm " <nikkimack Monday, August 01, 2005 4:37 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer > I agree, I think it goes very well with pasta. I take the easy route > though. Steam it, put on soy butter and then garlic powder. Or melt > soy butter with fresh pressed garlic in it and drizzle it on and then > use it to top off the pasta. > > Of course, I'm the only one in the household that eats it this way. > > Nikki > > > , " Michael Benis " > <michael.benis@n...> wrote: > > Also makes a great pasta sauce. Cook it well and fry with garlic in > olive > > oil to a cream, then eat with wholemeal pasta shells. You can do the > same > > thing with cauliflower (which works well with some tomatoes as > well). Great > > texture. Good southern Italian food... > > > > Cheers > > > > Mike > > To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Use vegetable brooth, either from a package or from any other veggies you might be cooking that night. Lynda - " earthstrm " <nikkimack Monday, August 01, 2005 5:13 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer > Hi Jonnie > > We use light soy butter and light soy milk and they turn out > wonderful! You just have to be careful and read the soy products for > the fat content. > > Nikki > > > , Jonnie Hellens > <jonnie_hellens> wrote: > > Nikki, what do you put in your mashed potatoes so they aren't so dry > and still low-fat vegan? > > > > Jonnie > > To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hmmmm, wonder what he can't grow in his garden that we could distract him with. We'll have to think on this and maybe someone will drop a hint <<eg>> Lynda - " earthstrm " <nikkimack Monday, August 01, 2005 4:39 AM Re: Broccoli against cancer > I'm on it! How shall we distract him once we get there? > > Nikki > > > , " Lynda " <lurine@s...> wrote: > > Psssst, Nikki, I need some help here. We need to find Craig's > garden <<eg>> > > > > Lynda > > - > > Craig Dearth > > > > Saturday, July 30, 2005 6:38 AM > > RE: Broccoli against cancer > > > > > > your scaring me Lynda, > > > > we are too much alike here > > I eat so much broccoli we have it 3-5 times a week (depending on > the quality) > > > > the stuff in my garden right now is superb. > > > > Craig To send an email to - > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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