Tag: Cruciferous Vegetables

Brussels sprouts pack in the fiber, which prevents constipation, feeds beneficial bacteria in the gut, and manages blood sugar levels. The vitamin C in Brussels sprouts boost immune function, keep skin healthy, and fight iron-deficiency anemia by improving iron absorption. Vitamin K in them keeps bones strong while their omega-3 fatty acid content prevents cognitive decline.

The ever-charming Audrey Hepburn rightly said, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” Gardening is like meditating. You find deep relaxation as you...

You might be thinking that eating fermented foods is the new fad in town. But it is neither a fad nor new. People have...

Kale is a low calorie, dark green leafy vegetable that's rich in vitamins A, C, and K. It's also high in calcium, potassium, folate, and fiber. Antioxidants in kale protect against inflammatory disorders. Kale is sweeter than most other leafy vegetables and can be cooked several different ways. Quick cooking preserves its nutrients and adding it to fats enhances their absorption. Buy organic kale or grow your own to avoid residual pesticides.

Your body's ability digest food and successfully extract the maximum amount of nutrients is in many ways more important than the type of food you eat....

Aside from whole grains, vegetables can be used to replace refined grains like bread and pasta. Leafy greens like kale double as sandwich wraps, while Portobello mushrooms make excellent buns. Run cauliflower through a food processor for rice or pizza crust. Thin slices of veggies work well as baked chips, quiche crust, or mini pizzas. Use peppers instead of bread bowls. With a spiralizer, vegetables like beets and zucchini can be turned into noodles.

With its addition to the list of superfoods, broccoli has become one of the highly regarded vegetables in the diet scene. This cruciferous vegetable...

Cabbage may seem like a boring vegetable but it has many health benefits. It may help reduce inflammation that causes serious health conditions like heart diseases. The presence of sulforaphane may help fight certain types of cancer. Antioxidants like vitamin C helps boost the immune system while its fiber content improves digestion. Its low-calorie value aids weight loss.

Following a healthy diet sounds easy enough. All you need to do is eat more fresh vegetables to enjoy all their wonderful health benefits....

A healthy pH level is important to maintain normal body functions. The body requires a slightly alkaline environment internally. Therefore, it is important to eat alkaline foods as well. Some of the alkaline foods include leafy greens like spinach and broccoli, healthy fats like avocados, potassium-rich bananas, plant-proteins like soybeans, honeydew melons, and lemons.

Arugula comes with a number of health benefits like improved digestion and bone health but is particularly great for those with high blood pressure. It contains folate, which prevents thickening of artery walls and hence high blood pressure. It is also abundant in minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium – all of which play important roles in maintaining blood pressure. It also prevents inflammation and hence cholesterol build-up, keeping your blood vessels and heart healthy.

Chemotherapy may be harsh on the body, but it isn’t fool-proof. Cancer stems cells may survive the treatment and spark new growth. Eat carrots and tomatoes since they are rich sources of anti-oxidative vitamin A. Enjoy broccoli for sulforaphane and pineapple for bromelain, two compounds that kill cancer cells. The flavonoids in kale will also find and destroy free radicals, while red grapes and blueberries disrupt essential pathways needed for cancer development.

Broccoli and cauliflower are the cruciferous rock-stars of the veggie kingdom because of their cancer fighting powers. Weight-watchers love them because they pack in...

As an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant spice, turmeric can seriously upgrade your diet. Use it to make drinks like tea, smoothies, lattes, coffee, and lemonade. Turmeric-based sauces like hummus, mustard, and dressings can also replace bottled condiments. Toss it with rice, quinoa, eggs, or tofu. When baking veggies like kale chips or sweet potato fries, spice it up with turmeric. You’ll soon find that eating turmeric every day doesn’t have to be boring.

Looking for a superfood that scores high in nutritional value and is light on your gut? Look no further than savoy cabbage. Grown mainly in winters, this curly, loose-layered vegetable is free of fats, cholesterol, and rich in a number of important vitamins and nutrients. Savoy cabbage is an extremely beneficial addition to your diet as it boosts your heart and brain health, reduces muscle soreness, protects the skin, detoxes the body, and improves overall immunity.