What are they?

Health Benefits

-High in vitamin A, C, and K
-Rich is Antioxidants
-Contain sulfur-containing anti-cancer compounds (glucosinolates)*
-Decrease inflammation
-Regulate blood sugar**
-Aid in weight loss
-Contain indole-3-carbinol which helps stabilize estrogen*
-Boost heart health

*Glucosinolates and Indole-3-carbinol help prevent cancer (particularly lung, stomach, colon, and rectal cancer)

**The fiber in cruciferous vegetables slows the absorption of sugar in the blood; thereby, helping stabilize blood sugar.

Adverse Effects:

-Increased flatulence (in large amounts)
-May disrupt/damage the thyroid (especially if iodine deficient)*

*If you have problems with your thyroid, lightly cook cruciferous vegetables and limit your intake to 1-2 servings per day.

Evidenced-based research

A 2014 study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics revealed a greater consumption of cruciferous vegetables was linked to a 25% reduction in markers of inflammation amongst 1,005 women

Sources:
J Acad Nutr Diet. 2014 May;114(5):700-8.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2013.12.019. Epub 2014 Mar 13.
Link, Rachael MS, RD. Dr. Axe Food Is Medicine. https://draxe.com/cruciferous-vegetables-cancer-thyroid/