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[[Image:CruciferousVegetables.jpg|thumb|300px|Cruciferous vegetables]]
[[Image:CruciferousVegetables.jpg|left|Cruciferous Vegetables]]The scientific name for a group of vegetables that research has proven may provide protection against certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants (Beta Carotene and the compound sulforaphane). These vegetables, which are all high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, are broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, kale, mustard greens, rutabagas and turnips. [[Category:Glossary]]
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The scientific name for a group of vegetables that research has proven may provide protection against certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants (Beta Carotene and the compound sulforaphane). These vegetables, which are all high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, are:
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* [[broccoli]]
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* [[Brussels sprouts]]
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* [[cabbage]]
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* [[cauliflower]]
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* [[chard]]
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* [[kale]]
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* [[mustard greens]]
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* [[rutabaga]]s
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* [[turnips]]
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[[Category:Vegetables]]

Latest revision as of 19:39, 17 January 2011

CruciferousVegetables

Cruciferous vegetables

The scientific name for a group of vegetables that research has proven may provide protection against certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants (Beta Carotene and the compound sulforaphane). These vegetables, which are all high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, are: