Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Top 20 Cruciferous Vegetables We Should Grow In Our Garden
Broccoli sprouts or broccoli can reduce the risk of stomach ulcers, and prevent stomach cancer. The scientists at
Besides broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables also contain phytonutrients that can prevent the onset and halt the progression of colon, breast, prostate, thyroid, cervical, and other cancers.
Watercress is an exceptionally rich source of potent cancer-fighting isothiocyanates, including the much-studied compound known as phenethyl isothiocyanate, or PEITC. It suppresses production of an enzyme that facilitates the spread of breast cancer to other tissues.
So, what are those 20 cruciferous vegetables we should grow?
2. Beet greens
3. Bok choy
10. Collard greens
15. Mustard greens
18. Swiss chard
· Sweet potatoes contain many anticancer properties, including beta-carotene, which may protect
· Rosemary provides vitamin D and synergistic support in cancer prevention. According to researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center, it also improves memory, relieve muscle pain and spasm, stimulate hair growth, and support the circulatory and nervous systems
· Carrots - a component of carrots called falcarinol may be able to prevent cancer.
· Garlic has immune-enhancing allium compounds (dialyl sultides) that appear to increase the activity of immune cells that fight cancer and indirectly help break down cancer causing substances.
· Mushrooms - There are a number of mushrooms that appear to help the body fight cancer and build the immune system - Shiitake, maitake, reishi, Agaricus blazei Murill, and Coriolus Versicolor.
· Turmeric (curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, is believed to have medicinal properties because it inhibits production of the inflammation-related enzyme cyclo-oxygenase 2 (
· Tomatoes contain lycopene, an antioxidant that attacks roaming oxygen molecules, known as free radicals, that are suspected of triggering cancer.Herbs and vegetables really help to shield us against daily toxic compounds such as unhealthy food, air, water, and environment pollution, and protect us from cancer. So, the best way is to take action in our garden, grow some healthy vegetables, our health in our hands. Hope all the gardeners can live longer and have a healthy life :-)
Free books from National Cancer Institute
(if less than 20 copies - totally free, no shipping cost)
 Rose P, Faulkner K, Williamson G, Mithen R. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl and 8-methylsulfinyloctyl isothiocyanates from watercress are potent inducers of phase II enzymes. Carcinogenesis. 2000 Nov;21(11):1983-8.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Thanks to RainGardenee, Stephanie, Bangchik and Kakdah suggestions. I finally lookup on the Web and found out it is Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy.’
Learning is a good thing, it will keep us young!
White flowers are single form with six petals and yellow stamens. Fragrance is classic Gardenia. Leaves are dark green, glossy and evergreen. Grows slowly in a rounded mounding habit to 2-3 feet tall and wide.
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
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- Citrus latifolia
- cocktail tree
- Crimson Pygmy Barberry
- Day Lilies
- Deck or Fence
- Deer Resistant Plant
- dormant oil
- Dusty Miller
- Flower Pot Arrangement
- fruit tree
- Fruit Tree Disease
- garden decor
- garden plan
- Green Onion
- ground cover
- house plant
- Insect - Natural Repellent
- Japanese Beetles
- King Edward Yellow
- maple tree
- Mint (Mentha Species)
- Motion-Activated Sprinkler
- Natural Science Museum
- nectarine tree
- Old Quebec
- Pansy Flower
- peach tree
- pear tree
- plum tree
- Romaine Lettuce
- Sea Pink
- Spring blossom
- sweet potato
- Tea Olive Shrub
- Tropical botanic garden
- Vegetable Garden
- Vertical Gardening
- Western Pride
- Wild flower
- winter melon