There is a food that offers the best of both worlds, significantly improving our ability to detox carcinogens like diesel fumes and decreasing inflammation in our airways all the while improving our respiratory defences against infections.
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I love this video! I’ve been reading about the terrible effects of air pollution for a long time, but finally there’s at least something we can do that doesn’t involve having to uproot your family and move out to the countryside.
Prolonged Liver Function Enhancement from Broccoli ( is the previous video I referred to.
More cruciferocity here:
• Lung Cancer Metastases and Broccoli (
• Prolonged Liver Function Enhancement from Broccoli (
• Breast Cancer Survival Vegetable (
But there’s a secret to maximizing the benefits. See Second Strategy to Cooking Broccoli (
What about broccoli sprout pills? see Broccoli: Sprouts vs. Supplements (
Speaking of respiratory inflammation, what about dietary approaches to asthma? See:
• Preventing Asthma With Fruits and Vegetables (
• Treating Asthma With Fruits and Vegetables (
• Treating Asthma With Plants vs. Supplements? (
• Treating Asthma and Eczema with Plant-based Diets (
• Vitamin D for Asthma (
• How to Treat Asthma with a Low Salt Diet (
There are sources of indoor pollution too, see Throw Household Products off the Scent (
There is one way what we eat can directly impact air pollution beyond just personal protection. Check out Diet & Climate Change: Cooking Up a Storm (
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