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The Forgotten Food Group That Could Save Your Life | Dr Jed Fahey and Doug Evans


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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Jed Fahey, nutritional biochemist who pioneered sulforaphane research at Johns Hopkins, and Doug Evans, author of The Sprout Book. We discuss why broccoli sprouts are one of the most powerful foods you can grow at home and how to use them safely and effectively.

Jed explains the science of sulforaphane and the strongest clinical evidence so far, while Doug shares practical advice for sprouting at home, seed safety, and making sprouts part of everyday meals.

What We Cover

  • Sulforaphane and its unique effects in the body
  • The most promising human trials
  • How much broccoli sprout or supplement is useful
  • Sprouts compared with supplements and mature vegetables
  • Food safety and storage
  • How to sprout easily at home
  • Sprouts are simple, affordable, and surprisingly powerful, and this episode shows you how to get started.

    You can connect with Doug through Instagram, where he shares insights on health, wellness, and sprouting. Explore more of his work at The Sprouting Company, and follow The Sprouting Company on Instagram for practical tips and inspiration to bring sprouting into your daily life.

    If you want to hear more from Dr Jed Fahey, you can access his website and connect with him on Twitter. He has lots of exciting things in the works.

    • Why Sprouts Stayed a Garnish: History, Culture & the Profit Problem (00:00:00)
    • Are Vegetables Less Nutritious Today? (00:10:16)
    • Can Sulforaphane and Sprouts Help Prevent Disease? (00:25:09)
    • Broccoli vs Sprouts: How Sulforaphane Is Formed and Absorbed (00:40:26)
    • How Does Sulforaphane Protect the Body? (00:49:01)
    • Can Broccoli Sprouts Prevent Cancer, and How Much Do We Need? (00:57:08)
    • Can You Trust Sprout Supplements? (01:04:14)
    • Sulforaphane’s Role in Viruses, Pollution, Autism & Parkinson’s (01:13:30)
    • Sprouts for Short-Term vs Long-Term Health (01:26:54)
    • Making Sprouts Accessible For Everyone (01:37:30)
    • How Do You Grow Sprouts Safely at Home? (01:52:58)
    • Are Homegrown Sprouts Safe From Contamination? (01:58:47)
    • Science Meets Mission: Sprouts, Purpose, and Prevention (02:08:51)
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