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

Sep 22, 2025 · 2h 24m

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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…