Without regular intake of cruciferous vegetables in your diet, your body systems will be missing out on some of the best - researched pathways for disease prevention. (whfoods.org)
Sulforaphane is a chemical found in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and broccoli. (health.com)
With healthy intake of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, as well as onions, garlic, red peppers, and other foods, you may also be able to help your body detoxify some of the acrylamide you do consume by providing your detox system with a better supply of the amino acid cysteine that can help build your glutathione reserves and help you neutralize unwanted acrylamide. (whfoods.org)