Raw foods are known to be some of the healthiest foods you can eat. Specific raw foods are natural stimulators of enzymes that fight cancer and other diseases in our body. What is the best raw food or plant to consume? Research scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discovered in 1997 that broccoli sprouts, as opposed to the broccoli heads that we are accustomed to, are powerful stimulators of natural detoxifying enzymes in our bodies.

In an article published on September 16, 1997 by the The New York Times, they announced “Broccoli sprouts contain anywhere from thirty to fifty times the concentration of protective chemicals found in mature broccoli plants. These chemicals, called isothiocyanates, were already known to be potent stimulators of natural detoxifying enzymes in the body, and are thought to help explain why the consumption of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, and kale is associated with a lowered risk of contracting cancer.”

Edward Howell, a medical science pioneer in the study of enzymes, is the author of Enzyme Nutrition. In this he identified enzyme shortages in the human body as being linked chronic illnesses such as obesity, heart disease, various types of cancer, and premature aging. Many of thes

Consuming more raw foods in your diet will help to boost enzyme detoxifying capabilities in your body. With that said, consuming processed foods that are not providing us with these nutrients, vitamins, and proteins are having adverse health effects on our body. Every time you eat a meal you are putting energy or “stuff” in your body. When you put “stuff” in your body, it stores it like people who don’t like throwing stuff away. People on a high processed food and high sugar consumption diet can be thought of as hoarders. They bring “stuff” into their body that can’t be readily used. Consuming more raw foods such as sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables brings movers and cleaners to promote a functional environment. These raw foods work to get rid of unwanted “stuff” in your body which leads to and includes fat and multiple types of diseases.

How do I incorporate more sprouts in my diet?

Broccoli sprouts are a very easy to add topping to most meals and serve as an energy-boosting snack! Take a handful and add them to salads, sandwiches and flatbread. They are very inexpensive items that can be found in your local produce section. Sprouts can also be purchased as seeds and grown indoors in just a few days. Although sprouts are small they are packed with flavor and nutrients – try some and enjoy!