Nikidita,

That's one and one quarter pounds = 1¼ lbs = 20 ounces. The original message is missing a space.

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Cory Cooper,

You use the middle link in the second row at the top of the page.

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kas,

That's cool, and something to watch for.

Lance.

Hi all,

Here are some links to scientific research relating to broccoli sprouts:

- "Dietary Approach to Attenuate Oxidative Stress, Hypertension and Inflammation in the Cardiovascular System" was conducted by a team lead by Bernhard H.J. Juurlink, Ph.D. at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. http://www.news-medical.net/?id=949

- Broccoli Sprouts Eaten During Pregnancy May Provide Children with Life-long Protection Against Heart Disease - U of S Study http://www.usask.ca/events/news/articles/20060131-1.html

- A diet rich in broccoli sprouts significantly reduced Helicobacteri pylori (H. pylori) infection among a group of 20 individuals, found a team of researchers in Japan. H. pylori is known to cause gastritis and is believed to be a major factor in peptic ulcer and stomach cancer (lead investigator Akinori Yanaka of the University of Tsukuba)

Please add any papers (links, abstract, etc.) you find useful by replying in this thread!

Lance.

Hi all,

I just thought I'd post some links on broccoli sprouts and there neefits:

- Adding broccoli sprouts, cabbage, garlic and ginkgo biloba to the diet can prevent or, in some cases, halt the growth of cancer, suggest five studies presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's 4th annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research meeting in Baltimore, Md.... http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/0001838/35/

- Who would have thought that of all the brightly colored exotic offerings in the produce aisle -- from curvy, golden-yellow peppers to inky purple eggplants -- homely broccoli would become the superstar? http://archives.cnn.com/2000/FOOD/news/04/13/broccoli.benefits.wmd/

- Broccoli sprouts, cabbage, ginkgo biloba and garlic appear to have a role in preventing a variety of cancers, researchers report. http://health.msn.com/centers/cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100118568&GT1=7982

- Broccoli Sprouts Eaten During Pregnancy May Provide Children with Life-long
Protection Against Heart Disease - U of S Study http://www.usask.ca/events/news/articles/20060131-1.html

- Glucoraphanin, also known as sulforaphane glucosinolate (SGS(TM)), a naturally-occurring compound found in broccoli sprouts and broccoli, may reduce risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to new research published in the May 4 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA.  http://www.news-medical.net/?id=949

If you have more to add, please put them in a reply!

Lance.

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