Cruciferous Vegetables

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 Cruciferous Vegetables

Contents

    Summary
    Introduction
    Disease Prevention
        Cancer
    Nutrient Interactions
        Iodine and thyroid function
    Intake Recommendations
    Authors and Reviewers
    References

Summary

    Cruciferous vegetables are unique in that they are rich sources of sulfur-containing compounds known as glucosinolates. (More information)
    Chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables results in the formation of bioactive glucosinolate hydrolysis products, such as isothiocyanates and indole-3-carbinol. (More information)
    High intakes of cruciferous vegetables have been associated with lower risk of lung and colorectal cancer in some epidemiological studies, but there is evidence that genetic differences may influence the effect of cruciferous vegetables on human cancer risk. (More information)
    Although glucosinolate hydrolysis products may alter the metabolism or activity of sex hormones in ways that could inhibit the development of hormone-sensitive cancers, evidence of an inverse association between cruciferous vegetable intake and breast or prostate cancer in humans is limited and inconsistent. (More information)
    Many organizations, including the National Cancer Institute, recommend eating a variety of fruit and vegetables daily; the recommended serving number depends on age, sex, and physical activity level. However, separate recommendations for cruciferous vegetables have not been established. (More information)

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/food-beverages/cruciferous-vegetables

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Cruciferous or Brassica vegetables are so named because they come from plants in the family known to botanists as Cruciferae or alternately, Brassicaceae. Many commonly consumed cruciferous vegetables come from the Brassica genus, including broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, and Chinese cabbage (1). Arugula, horse radish, radish, wasabi, and watercress are also cruciferous vegetables.

For those not sure what vegies these little tasty health powerhouses are. I got two words: Stir Fry!

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For later reading.

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For those not sure what vegies these little tasty health powerhouses are. I got two words: Stir Fry!

I have two different words: Gaseous Eruptus!

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Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being in just 2 weeks
Written by Honor Whiteman
Published: Friday 10 February 2017
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Fruits and vegetables are a pivotal part of a healthful diet, but their benefits are not limited to physical health. New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological well-being in as little as 2 weeks.
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Increasing fruit and vegetable intake may benefit psychological well-being.

Study leader Dr. Tamlin Conner, of the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago in New Zealand, and colleagues found that young adults who were given extra fruits and vegetables each day for 14 days ate more of the produce and experienced a boost in motivation and vitality.

The researchers recently reported their findings in the journal PLOS One.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315781.php

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Can an Apple a Day Keep COPD Away?
See which fruits, veggies may be linked to lower risk of lung disease in smokers, study suggests
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By Alan Mozes
Thursday, February 23, 2017
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THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for everyone -- and may even help current and former smokers avoid chronic lung disease, a new investigation reveals.

Apples, pears, green leafy vegetables and peppers appear to offer protection against COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), said researchers led by Joanna Kaluza, of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland.

And the more servings of fruits and vegetables consumed regularly, the greater the protection, Kaluza and her colleagues found.

Findings from this large study appear in the Feb. 22 issue of Thorax.

https://medlineplus.gov/news/fullstory_163759.html