Broccoli is usually boiled or steamed, but may be eaten raw and has become popular as a raw vegetable in hors-d'oeuvre trays. Although boiling has been shown to reduce the levels of suspected anticancer compounds in broccoli, other preparation methods such as steaming, microwaving, and stir-frying have been shown not to reduce the presence of these compounds. (From Wikipedia)

Broccoli steamed

Broccoli dip

Daily Health News Summary: Study Shows Diabetes Patients Treated with Drug Metformin are at Risk of Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Anti-cancer Compounds are Found in Broccoli and Other Vegetables, and More from NewsTarget

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Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) October 24, 2006 -- Today's top news includes a study showing diabetes patients that are treated with the drug metformin are at high risk of vitamin B12 deficiencies, and a new study published in the journal Carcinogenesis has found that anti-cancer compounds found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may induce cancer cell death.

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Diabetes drug metformin found to cause vitamin B12 deficiency
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