But to tell us we should be eating swiss chard and drinking pomengranate juice? Yes, obviously, because our ancient ancestors thrived on those same foods, too!

However, my biggest gripe is that, as usual, this sort of advice is always very vague about the pros and cons because it has to be - it’s aimed at somebody who doesn’t exist: the average person. Much like protein and carbohydrate RDAs, these numbers are all just best guesses, and are typically aimed at sedentary people. If you’re physically active, have a medical condition of some kind, are bigger or smaller than ‘average’, have certain food allergies, a bigger brain or heart, or just simply require a higher does of whatever, these recommendations often not only do not apply to you, but might actually be causing you harm.

Something like sulforaphane, for example, is also prevelant in broccoli, sprouts, watercress and salad rocket. Why not recommend those items as well/instead?

Variety is the spice of life - keep your diet mixed and, most importantly, interesting, and you’ll go on to achieve great success with your health.