Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussels sprouts, green cabbage and cauliflower are excellent sources of vitamin C, folate, dietary fiber and magnesium. The four-petal flowers from these veggies resemble a cross or “crucifer,” hence their name. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, adding cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts to your diet can help lower risk for certain cancers, including colon, mouth, esophagus and stomach.
Published 11/15/2016 12:23:20 PM