Role Of Cruciferous Vegetable In Cancer Prevention
Christopher Wen

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Many studies conducted by various research institutes have found out the importance of fruits and vegetables, particularly cruciferous vegetables, in the prevention of cancer and other diseases. Cruciferous vegetables are edible plants that belong to the mustard or cabbage family. Vegetables from this family (Brassicaceae) are called cruciferous because their flower's four petals appear somewhat like crosses.

Common vegetables that belong to the cruciferous family include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, collards, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, mustard greens, turnips, arugula, radishes and watercress. Of all the cruciferous vegetables, broccoli and cabbage are considered to have potent cancer prevention properties. The members of the Brassicaceae family are not only rich in fiber, but they also contain important nutrients and minerals, including folate, antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids, phytochemicals, potassium, Vitamin C, selenium, and lingnans.

Tips On How To Raise Sulforaphane, Isothiocyanates And I3C In Your Anti-Cancer Diet with Cruciferous Vegetable Diet

Instead of grabbing pretzels, chips or junk foods, try snacking on raw cauliflower or broccoli. These vegetables are not only healthier, but they also have lower caloric count.

Try adding kale, cabbage, radish and watercress to your salad. These new possible salad ingredients can add texture and improve taste of your usual salad fares.

Use turnips or rutabagas rather than potatoes in some dishes.

Include cruciferous vegetables in your favorite dishes as extenders. Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower are perfect additions to stew and stir fry. You can even use other cruciferous vegetables in your sauces and dips.

If you want cruciferous vegetables to significantly help in your fight against cancer, you need to ensure that you eat not less than three portions of these vegetables from the mustard or cabbage family in a week. Many also believe that it is more beneficial to eat cruciferous vegetables raw. Lastly, you need to remember that overcooking vegetables may strip them off of their beneficial ingredients, particularly the anti-cancer ones.

Christopher Wen is the webmaster for green Health Eating where he provides articles, news, and healthy info on health food, low carb meals, vegetarian diet, raw food, organic food, low fat cooking, recipes, and more.

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