NMLP EP 125 : Cruciferous Vegetables have Superpowers!

<p>Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. <br /> <br /> These are a part of your cruciferous vegetables and they contain a chemical compound that has been extensively studied to be:<br /> + Antioxidant<br /> + Anti-cancer<br /> + Anti-Inflammatory<br /> + Anti-Aging<br /> + Anti-Microbial<br /> +Neuroprotective</p> <p>Pretty amazing right?<br /> <br /> The cruciferous vegetables contain the precursor for this amazing compound- so eating these foods more often can be beneficial and no, they're not going to have a negative affect on your thyroid (unless you're eating more than 5lbs of broccoli!)<br /> <br /> <br /> For questions or to work with Nicole, email nicole.eichinger@nutritionsmylife.com<br /> <br /> References:<br /> + Antioxidant: (Fahey & Talalay, 1999)<br /> + Anti-cancer: (Amjad et al, 2015)<br /> + Anti-Inflammatory: (Greaney et al, 2016)<br /> + Anti-Aging: (Sikdar et al, 2016)<br /> + Anti-Microbial: (Johansson et al, 2008)<br /> +Neuroprotective: (Tarozzi et al, 2013)</p>