Research
suggests that consumption of cruciferous vegetables is associated with several
health benefits
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Cruciferous veggies are low in calories but
loaded with Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidants. Also, these veggies stand out from other
types because they contain many health-promoting compounds that have been
associated with several health benefits.
Upping your intake of cruciferous vegetables is one easy way to combat heart disease to keep your heart healthy and strong.
Some studies have found that
increasing your consumption of vegetables in general could decrease your risk
of heart disease and heart problems. Plus, a massive study published in
the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition followed 134,796
adults over an average period of 10 years and found that a higher intake of
vegetables and especially cruciferous vegetables was associated with a lower
risk of death from heart disease.
Other Benefits of Cruciferous
Veggies...
- Contain
Cancer-Fighting Compounds
- Reduce
Inflammation
- Regulate
Blood Sugar
- Promote
Weight Loss
- Promote Estrogen Balance
In the following years, cruciferous vegetables were used as
a treatment for just about anything, from swollen spleens to heart pain and
venomous snake bites.
Today, these nutritious vegetables have spread throughout
the world and are a major ingredient in many types of cuisine.
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