Whats So Special About Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cruciferous or Brassica vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and powerful phytochemicals that protect against certain types of cancer and oxidative stress from free radical damage. Regularly eating cruciferous vegetables lowers the risk of breast cancer, and lung, bladder, colon, liver, and prostate cancer. Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, and bok choy. Arugula, horse radish, and watercress are also part of this group.
