Broccoli & Soba Noodles - Photo: Pearl Preis Photography
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Did you know that Broccoli helps fight cancer? How it’s PREPARED and PAIRED also makes a difference in its cancer-preventive properties. A January 2011 study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, published in Nutrition and Cancer, suggests that overcooking broccoli zaps its potential cancer-preventing properties. Broccoli contains myrosinase, the key enzyme in the formation of sulforaphane, a sulfur-containing compound that studies suggest decreases both inflammation and carcinogenesis. But “the enzyme is heat-sensitive,” says Elizabeth Jeffery, the nutritionist whose lab conducted the study,”so if you cook it extensively for any period of time, you’re going to destroy it.”Lightly steaming broccoli for just two to four minutes—until it’s tough-tender—protects the enzyme. Moreover, a recent preliminary pilot study suggests that eating broccoli with other myrosinase-rich foods, like broccoli sprouts, mustard, radishes or wasabi, may nearly double sulforaphane absorption in the body. Gratitude Gourmet is sponsoring a Broccoli Recipe Contest! http://www.facebook.com/GratitudeGourmet Do you have a favorite Broccoli Recipe or have you wanted to try one? Get your favorite recipes out, because Gratitude Gourmet is hosting its first ever Broccoli Recipe Facebook Contest!http://www.facebook.com/GratitudeGourmet Recipe Submission Deadline: February 28, 2012 *Only one recipe per participant, please.Submit your favorite recipe (appetizer, entree, side dish…the choice is yours!) by posting it to our Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Wallhttp://www.facebook.com/GratitudeGourmet by February 28, 2012. We will upload the recipe to this official Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Recipe Contest Photo Album, and the recipe with the most Likes by MARCH 15, 2012 at 8PM Pacific Time will be announced as the winner. By the end, we will all have a list of great broccoli recipes for everyone to enjoy, and your homemade broccoli casserole could be famous! What’s the prize, you ask? Just the thing to get your cooking underway, a Wusthof Classic Pairing Knife 3.5″ valued at $67. This Wusthof 3.5-inch Paring Knife is ideal for all light chopping tasks in the kitchen, whether peeling, coring or garnishing and is perfect for cutting Broccoli and Vegetables. The straight edge offers precise depth control producing flawlessly beautiful dishes. Wusthof’s New Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) gives this knife an extraordinarily sharp blade that retains its edge 30% longer, features a traditional, triple riveted, ergonomic handle design, precision forged from a single sheet of steel with bolster and full tang, use for light chopping tasks, such as peeling, coring or garnishing. I’ve really enjoyed my high quality Wusthof Classic 5 Piece Studio Set, and the products have a lifetime warranty. Follow Wusthof on Twitter @wusthof & Like them on Facebook. QUESTIONS?Post any questions or inquiries to our Facebook page wall http://www.facebook.com/GratitudeGourmet and we’ll get back to you ASAP.We can’t wait to see what you’re cooking!Here’s a great recipe for Broccoli, Soba & Shiitake Mushrooms With Wasabi-Mustard Vinaigrette and Toasted Sesame by Dean Rucker, a chef and author of Golden Door Cooks at Home to get you inspired!Remember: Submit your favorite recipe (appetizer, entree, side dish) by posting it to our Gratitude Gourmet Facebook Wallhttp://www.facebook.com/GratitudeGourmet by February 28, 2012. Please share the contest on Facebook/Twitter and in your networks to help get your friends and family healthy too! More good Karma for you 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/GratitudeGourmet Gratitude Gourmet Broccoli Facebook Recipe Contest – Help Prevent Cancer – Tell Your Friends Original Article: /2012/01/gratitude-gourmet-broccoli-recipe-contest.html www.GratitudeGourmet.com |
Author: Maralyn
Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.
