Both broccoli and watercress may have the power to kill cancer cells a new study has found. These are power foods that increase antioxidants. The presence of these antioxidants in the blood can help to fight against the cancer cells.
First let us analyze the watercress.
This vegetable is abundant with many nutrients and has a peppery taste. It contains a very large amount of vitamin K and also of vitamin C. 312% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin K is found in this vegetable. It will also help to protect the body’s DNA from damage.
And broccoli is very high in vitamin D.
Plus it is loaded with fiber and has 3 different kinds of glucosininolate phytonutrients that will help detoxify the body.
Broccoli and watercress are known to help prevent cancer of the colon, prostates and breasts. This is due to the 3 different kinds of glucosininolate phytonutrients that produce the isothiocyanates. This helps to signal the brain to keep the tumors from growing. Recent studies have shown that there are enzymes that are present in both of these veggies.
By eating large amount of watercress and broccoli together the cancer cell growth will be inhibited as a result of the production these enzymes.
Broccoli and Watercress A Good Alternative To Chemotherapy
Eating these veggies is better than chemo. Chemotherapy will only target the large tumors in the body.
While this is a good thing the body is still exposed to high levels of radiation. While the tumor size can be reduced, the cancer cells will still remain in the body.
If the cancer cells are still present in the body, the cancer stem cells can return. Adding these foods into the diet is very beneficial so be sure to add them as often as you can.
The laboratory tests have shown that the treatment of cancerous cells with the help of PEITC, the aforementioned compound found in broccoli and watercress, results in elimination of cancer cells in less than 24 hours. Although these results were conducted on cells outside the body, the fact is that the content of watercress and broccoli has the ability to stop or eliminate cancer cells. Eating watercress and broccoli on a daily basis is definitely very useful.
