Broccoli may take up calm and quiet residence on your plate, but those lean, green spears could help
you make some noise.
No, not that kind of noise. We're talking about your ability to yammer, yell, and otherwise voice your opinion. High-fiber veggies like broccoli may protect against cancer of the larynx, that thing in your neck better known as your voice box.
It's the Fiber
High intake of fiber from fruits and vegetables cuts the risk of
laryngeal cancer. Whole-grain cereals do, too, as long as they are high-fiber cereals and not chock-full of refined grains.
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Super Fiber Sources
Besides broccoli, other vegetables high in fiber include
peas,
artichokes,
winter squash, and
cabbage. Fiber-rich fruits include
raspberries,
strawberries,
blueberries, and
dried figs.
Find out which veggies make the best salad-bar picks.
Read this article.
Fibre intake and laryngeal cancer risk. Pelucchi, C., Talamini, R., Levi, F., Bosetti, C., La Vecchia, C., Negri, E., Parpinel, M., Franceschi, S.,
Annals of Oncology 2003 Jan;14(1):162-167.
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