The Super-Veggies: Cruciferous Vegetables
How are broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy comparable? All these vegetables are members of the cabbage or cruciferous family. And all of them include health-promoting vitamins , phytochemicals, minerals, and fibre. In fact, health agencies recommend weekly consumption of numerous portions of cruciferous vegetables, and for a valid reason. Decreased Risk of Malignant Diseases Malignant disease prevention is one of the most compelling arguments for consuming cruciferous vegetables. At least seventy percent of the research evaluated in the October 1996 edition of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association demonstrated a connection between cruciferous vegetables and malignant-disease prevention . Many cruciferous vegetables have been linked to lower malignancy risks. According to AICR or the American Institute for Cancer Research, some compounds impede the formation of tumour cells in uterine lining, lung, liver, colon, and cervical malignancie...