Cruciferous veggies are a
diverse group that includes broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bokchoy,
arugula, Brussels sprouts, collards, watercress and radishes.
Why we should include cruciferous vegetables in our diet?
Most cruciferous veggies are
rich in vitamins and minerals such as folate and vitamin K. Cruciferous veggies
also are an excellent source of vitamins A and C. They’re also rich in
phytonutrients, chemical produced by plants which are anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant rich that may help to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of
developing cancer.
Broccoli can potentially prevent DNA damage and metastatic
cancer spread. It boosts your liver detox enzymes. The component responsible
for these benefits is sulforaphane, which is formed exclusively in cruciferous
vegetables.
Beyond being a promising anticancer agent, sulforaphane may
also help protect your brain, your eye sight, reduce allergy inflammation and
manage type 2 diabetes
Strategies to enhance sulforaphane production, coming up
tomorrow, stay tuned.
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