Broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage are all part of the cruciferous vegetable family.
Like its relatives broccoli, cabbage and kale, daikon is a cruciferous vegetable that offers cancer-protecting potential.
These foods include most root vegetables (like carrots), and most cruciferous vegetables (like cabbage).
Black rot in cruciferous vegetables, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris is a global disease, generally occurs, resulting in cruciferous vegetables a serious decline in quality and yield.
He considers berries and cruciferous vegetables the most powerful protective foods.
November 20, 2008 - Consumption of cruciferous vegetables might help protect smokers against lung cancer, according to new data.
The third study suggests that chemicals in cruciferous vegetables and soy reduce production of two proteins necessary for the spread of breast and ovarian cancers.
The inverse association was significant among current and heavy smokers who consumed 3 or more servings per month of raw cruciferous vegetables.
The protective action of cruciferous vegetables is derived at least in part from isothiocyanates, a group of carcinogen-modulating phytochemicals found in these vegetables.
Included in the green group of vegetables are broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are cruciferous vegetables and contain powerful carcinogen blockers.
Previouss studies have found that women with a high intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage or kale, have a decreased risk of breast cancer.
But although the consumption of cruciferous vegetables has previously been shown to be associated with a lower risk for lung cancer, findings stratified by smoking status have remained inconsistent.
According to the study, a diet rich in tomatoes, nuts, olive oil, fish, cruciferous vegetables, dark and green leafy vegetables, fruits, and poultry may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by around 40%.
