More people are learning to love to eat the cruciferous vegetables on their plate like:
- Bok Choy
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Kale
Well, there are many reasons to develop a taste for them. For one, levels of inflammation will decrease. Chronic stress accompanied by chronic inflammation increases the risk of degenerative diseases, including cancer. These vegetables contain glucosinolates, a powerful compound that prevents cancer, especially cancer of the bladder, breast, colon and prostate. A bitter taste found in cruciferous vegetables indicates a high content of glucosinolates. Indole-3 carbinol, another component of cruciferous vegetables, is instrumental in reducing excess estrogen, a factor in estrogen dominant breast cancer and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Cruciferous vegetables aid the cardiovascular system as they reduce cholesterol levels. They are also a source of Vitamin C and polyphenols, powerful antioxidants. Last but not least, cruciferous vegetables are beneficial in treating stomach ulcers by reducing H-pylori, the bacterial contributor in the formation of stomach ulcers.
Benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables can be gleaned by consuming them raw or lightly steamed in cup portion sizes two to three times a week. Maximum benefits are realized when eating fermented cruciferous vegetables, like eating sauerkraut.
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GIVE ME FIVE: Five winter superfoods:
- Almonds
- Cinnamon
- Dark chocolate
- Kale
- Oranges
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