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Green Superfood
Here are our selections for
Green Superfoods. Nature has gifted humankind with
many wondrous foods, but few can deliver the vitality of the
green superfoods. Green is the color of life and green foods
have a profound ability to deliver the healing wisdom of
nature. From chlorella, nature's greenest food, to Berry
Green, a bountiful collection of green superfoods. We are
honored to present this life supportive group of products. Products are listed in order of
brand. Please read the notice on the right
as not all items are returnable.
Click on the link below to take you
to the product on this page. Use your scroll bar to
scroll up or down to see all selections. Each item has
the ingredients listed to help you make your choice.
Of course, full description is included.
MEGAFOOD DAILYFOOD
HYDRILLA
Validated Green Wholefood
The
Green Food For The New Millennium™
You know the value of Aquatic Green Foods. You are
concerned about where your green foods are grown.
MegaFood searched for a green food that was grown in
pristine waters.
Our green food had to provide a superior nutritive value
when compared to others.
Our search led us to the backwaters of Southern Georgia
and Northern Florida. Much to our surprise we found a
spring fed, pristine source of an exceptional green
food. Hydrilla verticillata is not only clean, it is a
sustainable rooted algae that is superior in almost
every nutritive value to the other Aquatic green foods.
When compared by typical analysis to other Aquatic Green
Foods, Hydrilla is superior in Calcium, Magnesium,
Manganese, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, B-1, B-2, B-5, B-6,
B-12, Vitamin C and Vitamin E (ask for typical analysis
comparison). Hydrilla is an abundant source of
Bioavailable Nutrition also supplying Phosphorus, Iron,
Chlorophyll, B-Complex, Beta Carotene, 17 Amino Acids, 8
Fatty Acids, Essential Trace Minerals and a complete
Food Matrix.
What Makes
Hydrilla Special:
A Wild Harvested
Rooted Fresh Water Algae.
Energy Enhancing Green
Food
Muscular-Skeletal Support:
Hydrilla is one of nature's richest natural whole food
sources of Calcium. Each capsule supplies 52 mg of
Calcium, as well as Magnesium, Boron and Silica.
Weight Management:
Studies indicate that Hydrilla may enhance fat burning
Blood Builder:
Chlorophyll, Magnesium, B-12, Copper, Cobalt, Iron.
Natural Antioxidant and Anti-Aging Factors:
Hydrilla provides potent Antioxidant and Free Radical
Scavenging Free Radical Scavengers, RNA/DNA,
Polysaccharides, SOD and Chlorophyll.
Vegetarian Source B-12:
Compared to other green foods, Hydrilla has 30 to 70
times more B-12.
Rich Source of Phytonutrients:
Including Polysaccharides, Chlorophyll and Beta
Carotene.
Biopotentiator - Enhances Nutrient Utilization.
Trace Minerals:
Perhaps the most important of all the essential
nutrients. Function as activators in many enzymes and
work to support the health of cells and immune response.
Supports General Well-Being.
Processed at Low Temperatures:
Under controlled conditions with temperatures less than
88, maintaining natural enzyme and nutrient activity.
Ecologically Sound:
Hydrilla is self-sustaining and grows abundantly in
fresh waters.
Hydrilla is 100% Whole FOOD.
Suggested Use:
1 or more vegetarian capsules daily. For Optimal Results
take with a Quality Cold Fusion™ FoodState® or FoodBased
Vitamin & Mineral formula by MegaFood.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size One Vegetarian
Capsule
Amount per
Serving
Hydrilla verticillata
50:1
400 mg
Other Ingredients
Vegetable
Lubricant, Plant Fiber, Carbohydrate Gum from
Vegetable sources.
Please note: Hydrilla
is found in most all MegaFood formulations
MegaFood DailyFood Hydrilla 60Vcap $24.95
MEGAFOOD REVITALIZING
GREENS FOR WOMEN
DailyFoods Organic Greens - Wholefood
35 Calories - Great Tasting
- USDA Organic Sealed
Revitalizing Greens for
Women is a revitalizing green supplement designed to
gently detoxify the body and renew your health.
Great-tasting, even in water, DailyFoods Organic Greens
is the perfect supplement to enrich your diet with a
variety of certified organic fruits, vegetables, and
cleansing green foods. No other greens formula
provides as much organic nourishment as does DailyFoods
Organic Greens.
Enjoy DailyFoods Organic
Greens everyday for a healthier, vibrant life.
DailyFoods Green Blend
- Combines nature's most nutritionally superior green
foods to alkalize, detoxify, cleanse, and energize your
whole body.
Organic Raw Hemp
Protein - Cold milled, raw hemp seeds are an
excellent source of easy-to-digest, complete protein.
Hemp seeds are packed with vital nutrition including all
20 amino acids, fiber, minerals, and plant-based omega
3-6-9.
Anti-Aging Super Foods
- This blend of antioxidant-rich foods helps to ward off
the damaging effects of free radicals in the body, which
can accelerate aging and a decline in vitality.
FoodState® WholeFood
Concentrate - Nourishing FoodState concentrates are
grown, harvested, and dried to optimize nutrient content
while maintaining all the vital nourishment provided
only by whole food.
ImmuneSure™
Probiotic Blend - Nutritionally supports the body's
natural defenses and digestive health, so you can
achieve true vitality and feel your best. Inulin,
a prebiotic, helps to enhance probiotic growth and
activity.
Women's Herbal Blends
- Organic herbs known to rejuvenate and purify a woman's
body were carefully selected to promote radiant health.
Combined, these herbal blends help to combat fatigue,
improve your outlook and response to stress, while
gently supporting detoxification channels.
Digestive Enzymes
- A complete spectrum of digestive enzymes, featuring
CereCalase®, enhances nutrient bioavailability for
maximum benefit and optimal utilization.
Suggested Use: Mix one
scoop of DailyFoods Organic Greens into 8 ounces of
chilled water, juice or non-dairy beverage.
Keep container cool.
After opening refrigeration is recommended and use
within 8-12 Weeks.
DailyFoods Organic
Greens Does Not Contain: Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Dairy,
Artificial Ingredients, Preservatives, or Genetically
Modified Ingredients.
Suitable For Vegetarian and Low-Carb Diets
Naturally Cholesterol Free and Low Sodium
Free of THC, Herbicides and Pesticides
Please remember that
statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Certified Organic by QAI
SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size 1 scoop
(Approx. 12 grams)
Serving per Container,
30
Amount per Serving
(Calories 35 - Calories from Fat: 3
+
Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet
++
Daily Value not established
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
Organic Unrefined Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Whole
Brown Rice*, Organic Lemon Peel*, Organic Carrot*,
Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, Organic Broccoli*.
* Cold Fusion
FoodState
** At Time of
Manufacturer
CereCalase® is a
registered trademark of National Enzyme Company, Inc.
Shelf Life: 2 years
MegaFood DailyFood Revitalizing Greens for Women,
12.7oz (30 servings) $42.50
NEW CHAPTER WHOLEFOOD
NEW CHAPTER BERRY
GREEN LOOSE
POWDER
"Organic", Wholefood
An Awakening
of Organic Greens and Fruits
Available in 180 grams, and 14/6 oz. packets
20
greens and fruits to awaken your life force
Organic
True
vegetable greens—no grass fillers
10
strains of vital probiotics
Tastes
great! (however some may say different from our
experience)
Take Two
Parts Garden, One Part Orchard, Add a Dash of
Rainforest….
It began at our
rainforest organic farm. We and our friends would waken
and wonder: What will it be? Will we be eating fresh
papaya and passion fruit? Will we taste turmeric and
ginger? It was an everyday celebration of color,
fragrance and flavor. We were happy our friends got to
experience this organic affirmation of life, but we are
blessed with many friends and we want to share that
organic blessing. So we mixed up two parts garden, one
part orchard, added a dash of rainforest, and Berry
Green began.
Why Organic?
We are convinced that it is better and safer for us, our
families, our communities, and our world. The world is
awash in chemicals, and those contaminating culprits
sneak into our bodies and wreak havoc. Enough already.
Its time to eat honest food, grown without genetic
engineering, synthetic fertilizers, and the “ides”,
pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Lets plant
together, harvest together, eat together, and heal our
bodies and the world!
Greens and Fruits, Every Day!
The National Academy of Sciences urges adults to eat a
wholesome variety of greens and fruits every day. These
foods, if properly grown, selected, and delivered, are
bundles of natural health filled with the wisdom of
nature. The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) declared that nutrient-dense greens such as
spinach and kale and berries, particularly blueberries,
may be beneficial in slowing the signs of mental and
physical aging. In addition to the USDA and the National
Academy of Sciences, The American Heart Association,
American Cancer Society and American Diabetes
Association also urge people to consume more greens and
fruits in their daily diets, and many responsible voices
also urge that these foods are best if certified organic
and grown “naturally,” not chemically. Welcome to the
Berry Green experience, an easy and delicious way to get
started on the path to wholesome greens and fruits,
every day!
On The Road? Can't Get to the Organic Market Today?
Finding certified organic greens and berries is next to
impossible when traveling or simply just on the "go."
All you need is a little water and within seconds you
can experience the most uplifting nutritional experience
nature has to offer.
Why Freeze Drying?
Freeze drying is widely recognized as the best way to
instantly capture and preserve the vital integrity of
the whole certified organic food. The finished foods
retain their optimal color, shape, flavor and
nutritional values, and what's more they are
concentrated up to 10 times their original form. Freeze
drying also preserves fiber content, so Berry Green also
provides the digestive benefits of wholesome plant
fibers.
Why “Live Active Culture” Probiotics?
Some of natures most revered foods are probiotic foods
that are cultured with “friendly flora” like
lactobacilli. Probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir,
miso, wine and even sauerkraut. Science has learned that
cultured foods are easy to digest, and the culturing
process creates life-enhancing nutrients. Included in
each serving of Berry Green are 15 different
nutrient-dense organic vegetables, fruits, grains and
herbs that have been cultured by 10 of nature's most
researched friendly flora, then freeze dried to maintain
the viability of the live active culture.
Why No Grass?
In our humble opinion, green grasses like those included
in many "greens" products are best suited for horses and
cows and are not an optimal food for humans. After all,
cows chew “cud” while humans eat berries. These grasses
are very inexpensive compared to the freeze-dried and
certified organic vegetable greens in Berry Green, but
we think you will appreciate our care in selecting only
the finest foods for you and your family.
New Chapter will donate a portion of the net proceeds
from Berry Green to The ORGANIC CENTER, whose mission is
to generate credible information and communicate the
universal benefits of organic farming and products. For
more information about The Organic Center visit
www.organiccenter.org.
Certified Organic by International Certification
Services, Inc., USA
How to Use: Mix
one tablespoon—approximately 6 grams — with 8 ounces of
water or your favorite juice.
Nutritional
Facts
Serving size
1 Tbsp (6 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20
Calories from Fat 0g
%DV*
Total Fat
0 g
0%
Saturated Fat
0 g
0%
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
0%
Sodium
45 mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates
4 g
1%
Dietary Fiber
2 g
6%
Sugars
1 g
Protein
1 g
Vitamin A (100%
as beta-carotene)
500 IU
10%
Vitamin C
2 mg
4%
Calcium
40 mg
4%
Iron
1 mg
6%
Vitamin D
130 IU
30%
Vitamin K
55 mcg
65%
Riboflavin (B2)
.07 mg
4%
Vitamin B6
.06 mg
3%
Iodine
7 mcg
5%
Magnesium
16 mg
4%
Manganese
.9 mg
45%
Chromium
5 mcg
4%
Molybdenum
6 mcg
8%
*Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your
Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs.
*Ingredients cultured with the following 10 probiotic
species, 1 billion per serving at the time of
manufacture: L. casei, L. plantarum, L. salivarius, L.
acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, S. thermophilus, B.bifidum,
B. infantis, B. longum, and B. breve.
Certified Organic by International Certification
Services, Inc., Medina, ND, USA.
180g
Powder $49.95
14 Ct
Single Serving Pack $39.95
1 Ct
Single Serving Sample $2.95
NEW CHAPTER
"Organic" Berry Green Vcaps
(Vegetarian)
An Awakening
of Organic Greens and Fruits
Available in 60 and 180 Vcap sizes
20
greens and fruits to awaken your life force
Organic
True
vegetable greens—no grass fillers
10
strains of vital probiotics
Tastes
great when it comes in a Vcap. Better for those whose
tastes buds need help going the natural way!
Take Two
Parts Garden, One Part Orchard, Add a Dash of
Rainforest….
It began at our
rainforest organic farm. We and our friends would waken
and wonder: What will it be? Will we be eating fresh
papaya and passion fruit? Will we taste turmeric and
ginger? It was an everyday celebration of color,
fragrance and flavor. We were happy our friends got to
experience this organic affirmation of life, but we are
blessed with many friends and we want to share that
organic blessing. So we mixed up two parts garden, one
part orchard, added a dash of rainforest, and Berry
Green began.
Why Organic?
We are convinced that it is better and safer for us, our
families, our communities, and our world. The world is
awash in chemicals, and those contaminating culprits
sneak into our bodies and wreak havoc. Enough already.
Its time to eat honest food, grown without genetic
engineering, synthetic fertilizers, and the “ides”,
pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Lets plant
together, harvest together, eat together, and heal our
bodies and the world!
Greens and Fruits, Every Day!
The National Academy of Sciences urges adults to eat a
wholesome variety of greens and fruits every day. These
foods, if properly grown, selected, and delivered, are
bundles of natural health filled with the wisdom of
nature. The United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) declared that nutrient-dense greens such as
spinach and kale and berries, particularly blueberries,
may be beneficial in slowing the signs of mental and
physical aging. In addition to the USDA and the National
Academy of Sciences, The American Heart Association,
American Cancer Society and American Diabetes
Association also urge people to consume more greens and
fruits in their daily diets, and many responsible voices
also urge that these foods are best if certified organic
and grown “naturally,” not chemically. Welcome to the
Berry Green experience, an easy and delicious way to get
started on the path to wholesome greens and fruits,
every day!
On The Road? Can't Get to the Organic Market Today?
Finding certified organic greens and berries is next to
impossible when traveling or simply just on the "go."
All you need is a little water and within seconds you
can experience the most uplifting nutritional experience
nature has to offer.
Why Freeze Drying?
Freeze drying is widely recognized as the best way to
instantly capture and preserve the vital integrity of
the whole certified organic food. The finished foods
retain their optimal color, shape, flavor and
nutritional values, and what's more they are
concentrated up to 10 times their original form. Freeze
drying also preserves fiber content, so Berry Green also
provides the digestive benefits of wholesome plant
fibers.
Why “Live Active Culture” Probiotics?
Some of natures most revered foods are probiotic foods
that are cultured with “friendly flora” like
lactobacilli. Probiotic foods include yogurt, kefir,
miso, wine and even sauerkraut. Science has learned that
cultured foods are easy to digest, and the culturing
process creates life-enhancing nutrients. Included in
each serving of Berry Green are 15 different
nutrient-dense organic vegetables, fruits, grains and
herbs that have been cultured by 10 of nature's most
researched friendly flora, then freeze dried to maintain
the viability of the live active culture.
Why No Grass?
In our humble opinion, green grasses like those included
in many "greens" products are best suited for horses and
cows and are not an optimal food for humans. After all,
cows chew “cud” while humans eat berries. These grasses
are very inexpensive compared to the freeze-dried and
certified organic vegetable greens in Berry Green, but
we think you will appreciate our care in selecting only
the finest foods for you and your family.
New Chapter will donate a portion of the net proceeds
from Berry Green to The ORGANIC CENTER, whose mission is
to generate credible information and communicate the
universal benefits of organic farming and products. For
more information about The Organic Center visit
www.organiccenter.org.
Certified Organic by
International Certification Services, Inc., USA
Suggested Use: Six
tablets daily. Can be taken anytime, even on an empty
stomach.
Supplement Facts
6 Vcaps®
contain
Supplements Facts
%DV
Total Fat
0 g
0%
Saturated Fat
0 g
0%
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
0%
Sodium
30 mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates
3 g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1 g
4%
Sugars
1 g
Protein
1 g
Vitamin A (100%
as beta-carotene)
330 IU
7%
Vitamin C
1 mg
2%
Vitamin D
86 IU
21%
Vitamin K
36 mcg
45%
Riboflavin (B2)
.05 mg
3%
Vitamin B6
.04 mg
2%
Calcium
26 mg
3%
Iron
1 mg
4%
Iodine
5 mcg
3%
Magnesium
11 mg
3%
Manganese
0.6 mg
30%
Chromium
3 mcg
3%
Molybdenum
4 mcg
5%
*Percent
Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your
Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs.
*Ingredients cultured with the following 10 probiotic
species, 1 billion per serving at the time of
manufacture: L. casei, L. plantarum, L. salivarius,
L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, S. thermophilus, B.bifidum,
B. infantis, B. longum, and B. breve.
100% vegetarian; no
artificial flavors or colors.
Caution: As with any
dietary supplement, you should advise your health care
provider of the use of this product. If you are nursing,
pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult
your health care practitioner prior to using this
product.
For best
results, refrigerate after opening.
Certified Organic by International Certification
Services, Inc., Medina, ND, USA.
Supports Immune Functioning*
Available in 30 ct and Vcaps (request vcap by phone)
Activates detoxification enzymes and supports
immune functioning*
Contains activity equal to 1 lb of fresh broccoli
Contains a full spectrum of six different cruciferous
sprouts
Six
Vcaps are approximately equivalent to
one ounce of fresh cruciferous sprouts
100%
freeze-dried sprouts
High
potencies of active sulforaphanes and glucosinolates
For the past ten years,
the scientific community has equated broccoli and the
whole cruciferous family of vegetables with good health.
Now, researchers have demonstrated that cruciferous
vegetables early sprouts contain the highest
concentrations of their proven beneficial nutrients.
The power of Broccolive® Plus lies in the quality of its
sprouted seeds. Broccolive Plus seed sprouts offer the
richest array and potency of biologically active and
important compounds. Ten years of sprouting experience
and flash freeze-drying assure the maximum protective
benefits of cruciferous sprouts.
Caution:
Broccoli should be avoided by those on blood thinning
medications, so please consult your physician before
purchasing this product or products that contain
broccoli.
Suggested Use: One Vcap daily. Best if
taken between meals with water.
Supplement Facts
One Vcap contains
Sprouted Seeds
%DV
Organic Broccoli,
sprouted seeds
225 mg
•
Organic Cauliflower, sprouted seeds
45 mg
•
Organic Kale, sprouted seeds
45 mg
•
Organic Daikon Radish, sprouted seeds
45 mg
•
Organic Cabbage, sprouted seeds
45 mg
•
Organic Mustard, sprouted seeds
45 mg
•
• Daily Value not established
Other ingredient: Modified
cellulose (capsule).
100% vegetarian; no coloring, fillers, or flavorings.
Caution: As with any dietary or
herbal supplement, you should advise your health care
practitioner of the use of this product. If you are
nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should
consult your health care practitioner prior to using
this product.
* These statements have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
We now know that the
majority of cancers are avoidable. In the
15-20 year window preceding a cancer
diagnosis, there are dietary and lifestyle
changes we can make that will interrupt or
reverse pre-cancerous conditions. Of these,
the consumption of cruciferous vegetable
sprouts may be one of the most powerful. The
sprouts of cruciferous vegetables contain a
multitude of beneficial phytonutrients. Much
recent scientific research has focused on
one particular group of these phytonutrients
called glucosinolates. Over 80 studies have
found that glucosinolates help to both
eliminate carcinogenic toxins in the body
and encourage the self-destruction of
pre-cancerous cells. We also know from
research that consuming the full-spectrum of
glucosinolates and phytonutrients found in
whole foods provides the greatest
protection. However, regular consumption of
cruciferous vegetable sprouts is challenging
for most people. Fortunately, there are
sprouted cruciferous products that capture
the benefits of fresh sprouts in capsule
form. Choice products should utilize
heirloom seeds that are sprouted in a
sunlight-filled, nutrient-dense environment
to yield superior potencies of naturally
occurring phytonutrients, including the
glucosinolates. These products should also
use production methods that protect the
precious phytonutrients from destruction
during processing.
Cancer research has
clearly shown us that, without question, the
most effective cure is prevention. It is
infinitely easier to interrupt and reverse
pre-cancerous conditions than it is to cure
full-blown diagnosable cancer. Happily,
interruption may actually be easier to
accomplish than one might believe.
Pre-cancerous conditions often exist in the
body for as long as 15-20 years before they
become a diagnosable cancer. Furthermore,
current research now estimates that as many
as 80% of cancers are avoidable—they could
be interrupted in that 15-20 year window!
That is a staggering number and clearly
describes the power of prevention. This year
alone, 1.2 million people will be diagnosed
with some form of cancer and, according to
statistics, 960,000 of those malignancies
could have been avoided.
Many of us are in the 15-20 year window
right now and don’t recognize it. The common
symptoms of malaise, lack of energy and
nagging health discomforts that we tend to
accept as normal, are often the result of a
system overwhelmed by toxic influences.
Fifty or one hundred years ago, our exposure
to chemicals was very limited. They simply
were not part of our daily lives. Today,
however, current estimates reveal that we
are regularly exposed to as many as five
thousand chemicals a day! They are in our
food, our water, our air, our soil, our
homes, our yards, our clothing, our
furnishings, our automobiles, our
workplaces—they are everywhere! This
represents an enormous environmental
challenge, one to which our bodies have not
had time to evolutionarily adapt. To make
matters worse, these chemicals are often
mixed together, and the combined effect of
this chemical cocktail is incredibly potent.
As these chemicals enter the body and come
into contact with our cells, many of them
damage the DNA. Because cellular DNA is
responsible for cell reproduction, this is
extremely significant. DNA damage sets the
stage for cancer. Obviously, along with
reducing our chemical exposure, it is
essential to clear these dangerous chemicals
from our bodies as rapidly as possible, and
our bodies work furiously to do just that.
Sadly, in today’s work, it is an
extraordinary and overwhelming task as more
and more of our energy reserves are depleted
in an often futile effort to keep up with an
increasing chemical toxicity. Thus, many of
us experience diminished energy or
uncomfortable symptoms of dis-ease. If our
systems are unsuccessful in their attempt
and cellular damage occurs, our bodies must
then be able to efficiently destroy the
damaged cells. This process further taxes
our energy and nutrient resources.
Assisting our body to rid itself of
carcinogenic toxins and damaged cells can
help to interrupt the development of cancer.
Fortunately, simple diet and lifestyle
changes are powerful tools in the
interruption arsenal. It is worth repeating
that fresh fruit and vegetables,
particularly cruciferous vegetables, bestow
many health advantages. By now, almost
everyone knows the benefits of eating the
cruciferous vegetables (i.e., broccoli,
cauliflower, cabbage, kale, mustard greens,
Brussels sprouts, and daikon radish).
Interest in these commonly known vegetables
surged when it was discovered their
phytonutrients help to protect us from
certain kinds of cancer. For people who love
cruciferous vegetables and could easily eat
them without intestinal distress, this was
good news indeed. For millions of others,
however, it created a conflict—force down
food you don’t like or forego all those
wonderful cancer fighting allies.
Unfortunately, as the research continued,
commitment to regular consumption began to
wane when scientists determined that to
enjoy the cancer-fighting benefits of these
vegetables, one had to consume a minimum of
two pounds a week. That’s a lot of cabbage,
particularly if you don’t like it! Further
research confirmed that even two pounds a
week might not be enough. As is true of all
nutrients, the phytonutrient levels in
mature cruciferous vegetables vary
significantly, 20-50 times, depending upon
their variety, growing conditions, and
freshness. Even more discouraging, it is not
possible to identify phytonutrient-rich
vegetables by sight. Then came a bright ray
of hope—scientific studies of cruciferous
vegetables had continued with exciting and
surprising results. Scientists found that
the original, full concentration of one
particular group of phytonutrients, called
glucosinolates, are present within the
sprouted seedlings of these vegetables. As
the sprouts mature, the concentration
spreads throughout the entire plant.
Research confirmed that one ounce of
three-day old sprouts contain as many
glucosinolates as two pounds of the mature
vegetable! For people desiring to increase
their consumption of phytonutrients, this
was thrilling information.
What are the phytonutrients in cruciferous
sprouts and why are they so useful?
Cruciferous sprouts contain many potent
phytonutrients and the glucosinolate
compounds, in particular, have attracted
recent attention. In the body,
glucosinolates break down into numerous
other compounds such as indoles and
isothiocyanates. Of these isothiocyanates,
sulforaphane and sinigrin are most commonly
known. Over 80 scientific studies have
documented the powerful protection
glucosinolates offer from chemically induced
cancers, particularly cancers of the lung,
colon, stomach, liver and breasts.
Although both sulforaphane and sinigrin are
isothiocyanates, their action in the body
differs somewhat. Studies have shown that
sulforaphane promotes the activity of phase
II detoxification enzymes in the liver
responsible for clearing carcinogenic
chemicals from the body. Anything that
promotes their activity also increases the
detoxification and excretion of carcinogens
from the body.* As a result, there is less
opportunity for the carcinogens to interact
with the individual cells and damage their
DNA. Sinigrin, like sulforaphane, stimulates
phase II enzymes and it also stimulates
