Eat, detoxify!

Cruciferous vegetables, garlic, turmeric, green tea, berries, extra virgin olive oil… Foods considered good for the body and mind. But did you know that their molecules trigger an extraordinary chemical defense program in our cells that can help prevent cancer and other metabolic diseases?

In the early 1990s, Professor Paul Talalay (Johns Hopkins University) decided to leave the field of cancer treatment to focus on its prevention through diet. He went shopping in a Baltimore supermarket, then tested the anticancer potential of his product on mouse cells.…

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    on 03/06/2026

    Updated by Collectif laNutrition

  • on 06/01/2026

    Publication by Thierry Souccar


    Journalist and scientific author, director of laNutrition.fr

Laura
Laura

I'm Laura, the founder of Vegetarians.co.nz and a devoted vegetarian for over a decade, who turned her passion for a plant-based lifestyle into a platform to inspire and guide others. My journey has taught me the importance of nourishing the body with wholesome foods, and through our site, I aim to share this knowledge and help you discover the joy of vegetarian living.

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