How to consume broccoli sprouts?

To maximize the health benefits of broccoli sprouts, particularly in increasing the bioavailability of sulforaphane, a potent anticarcinogen, it's beneficial to apply heat to deactivate certain proteins but without harming the essential myrosinase enzyme. Here's a simple method shared by Rhonda:

1. Heat Treatment:

   • Heat your broccoli sprouts for about 10 minutes at 70 degrees Celsius. This temperature is optimal to deactivate the epithiospecifier protein without inactivating the myrosinase enzyme, which is crucial for the formation of sulforaphane from its precursor, glucoraphanin.

2. Consumption Options:

   • After heating, you can either cool the sprouts to use later in salads or blend them with ice and water to make a drinkable mixture. This method approximately triples the bioavailability of sulforaphane in the sprouts 1.

This approach provides an affordable and efficient way to prepare broccoli sprouts to enhance their health benefits.