WHAT ARE CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES?

12/5/2018

The group of vegetables known as “cruciferous” are named after the Latin word for “crucifix” because of the cross-like shape of their flowers. The term has been gaining popularity because the group’s members are some of the biggest nutritional powerhouses. Here are some of the most popular ones:

Arugula
Bok choy
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard greens
Kale
Mustard greens
Radishes
Turnips
Watercress

Top Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables:

Contain cancer-fighting phytonutrients and glucosinolates
Reduce inflammation due to Vitamin K
Regulate blood sugar
Promote weight loss by feeling full longer
Enhance heart health
Promote estrogen balance

SOURCES:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11110848
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11789487
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5408160/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14525683

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