Cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, such as folic acid, vitamin C, etc.; the picture shows a situational photo.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Cabbage, green cabbage and broccoli are all cruciferous vegetables.

According to nutritionists, cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, which can help fight cancer, detoxify the liver, and balance estrogen. If pregnant women eat it, it can also help fetal nerve development and promote iron absorption.

In addition, nutritionists also remind that people with low thyroid problems should not eat cruciferous vegetables raw.

Nutritionist Liao Rongqi pointed out in the Facebook fan page "Liao Rongqi Nutritionist" that cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, such as: folic acid, vitamin C, K1; potassium, selenium, calcium, phytochemicals (indole sulfur-containing glycosides) , isothiocyanate), etc., and contains the following four functions.

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Anti-cancer

Liao Rongqi pointed out that cruciferous vegetables are rich in phytochemicals, which can inhibit the division of tumor cells, block the proliferation of blood vessels of tumor cells, and make tumor cells apoptosis.

In addition, it also has strong antioxidant power, can scavenge free radicals, avoid DNA damage, and help breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, esophagus cancer, colorectal cancer and stomach cancer.

​Helpful


for


Liao Rongqi explained that the folic acid contained in cruciferous vegetables is of great help to the neural tube development of the fetus in the early stage of development.

In addition to scavenging free radicals, vitamin C can also help iron absorption.


​Liver


detoxification

The liver is the largest detoxification organ in the human body. Many environmental toxins are fat-soluble and need to be detoxified in two steps by the liver. Liao Rongqi said that cruciferous vegetables contain indole compounds and sulforaphane, which can help convert fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble. sex to facilitate excretion.


​Balance


estrogen

Liao Rongqi pointed out that too much estrogen can lead to many gynecological diseases, such as premenstrual syndrome, menopausal syndrome, breast fibrocysts, uterine fibroids, and even gynecological cancer, and cruciferous vegetables can help excessive estrogen metabolism, Balance hormones.

So what exactly are cruciferous vegetables?

Liao Rongqi pointed out that broccoli, white cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, small cabbage, kohlrabi, green cabbage, rapeseed, mustard greens, tower mushrooms, white radishes, cherry radishes, and sesame leaves are all Yes, it is recommended that the cooking time should not exceed 5 minutes. It can be eaten raw with olive oil, stir-fried with a little water before adding oil, or steamed and eaten, and it can also retain its nutritional value.

However, Liao Rongqi also reminded that people with hypothyroidism should not eat cruciferous vegetables raw, because cruciferous vegetables have goitrogens, which will affect the absorption of iodine, and must be cooked before eating.

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  • Estrogen

  • iron

  • Cruciferous

  • Antioxidant power

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