Not exact matches
Kale is
also part of the
cruciferous vegetable family, and like many
other family members it's shown to have anti-cancer benefits.
These
cruciferous vegetables (which
also include Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and watercress) contain sulfouraphane and
other compounds linked to lower disease risks.
Broccoli and
other cruciferous vegetables are
also known for their detoxification properties.
In 1975, Rowland Philips compared Seventh - Day Adventists physicians, who do not eat meat, with non-Seventh Day Adventist physicians, and found that the vegetarian doctors had higher rates of gastrointestinal and colon - rectal cancer deaths.10 National Cancer Institute data show that Argentina, with very high levels of beef consumption, has significantly lower rates of colon cancer than
other western countries where beef consumption is considerably lower.11 A 1997 study published in the International Journal of Cancer found that increased risk of colon and rectal cancer was positively associated with consumption of bread, cereal dishes, potatoes, cakes, desserts and refined sugars, but not with eggs or meat.12 And a 1978 study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found no greater risk of colon cancer, regardless of the amounts of beef or
other meats ingested.13 The study
also found that those who ate plenty of
cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts and broccoli, had lower rates of colon cancer.
Kale is a good source of vitamin C, beta - carotene, manganese, and contains nearly twice the vitamin K (essential for blood clotting and
also an important anti-inflammatory agent) than any
other cruciferous vegetable (broccoli, cabbage, etc).
You could do a simple search on goitrogens (strawberries are
also included as well as broccoli, cauliflower and the
other cruciferous vegetables) and what they do to your thyroid / endocrine system if you have issues with your thyroid already.
Collard greens provide significant amounts of manganese and vitamins A, C and K. Like
other cruciferous vegetables, they
also contain substances that may help prevent cancer.
Because I love Korean food, and
also had an inkling that cauliflower's strong flavor would play well with
other bold ingredients, I got to work coming up with a version that paired the grated
cruciferous vegetable with kimchi, soy sauce, scallions, sesame seeds, and a runny - yolked poached egg.
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.
Hi Shaylen, Although I don't claim to be an expert in this particular area (cyanogenic glycosides in whole foods), I agree with your instincts not to worry, especially since these compounds are found in such relatively small amounts and are
also in
other whole foods such as
cruciferous vegetables.
Like
other cruciferous vegetables, it's
also associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and cancer (29, 30).
Like
other cruciferous vegetables, broccoli is heart - healthy and
also benefits our digestive health by both supporting and regulating our gut bacteria.
Kale is
also high in fiber, and is a
cruciferous vegetable, with research showing that it may be helpful in preventing cancer and
other diseases.
It's in the
cruciferous family of
vegetables, along with
others like cauliflower, cabbage (which is
also in this salad), kale and brussels sprouts.
Also, people who eat
cruciferous vegetables may be more likely than people who don't to have
other healthy behaviors that reduce disease risk.
Sulforaphane can
also be found in smaller quantities in
other cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli or cauliflower.