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| they are rich in antioxidant vitamins, including vitamin C (one cup has more than 100 percent of the RDA), vitamin E, and carotenes. They're also packed with cancer-fighting phytonutrients, including indoles, which deactivate estrogens that can trigger tumor growth. Researchers believe that indoles may be particularly effective against breast, colon, and prostate cancers. And sulforaphane, which stimulates cells to produce cancer-fighting enzymes and eliminate toxic waste. |
| Brussels sprouts are among the top vegetable sources of fiber, with 7.5 grams per one-cup servingabout equal to four slices of whole-grain bread. They also contain plentiful amounts of folic acid, along with potassium and iron. |
| Cauliflower |
| One of the cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower has fewer nutrients than cabbage and other crucifers but still packs plenty of healing power. First off, it's a good source of antioxidants vitamin Cthree cauliflower florets supply more vitamin C than a tangerineand folic acid. Cauliflower also provides two powerful phytonutrients, sulfurophane and indoles. Sulfurophane spurs production of enzymes that help remove toxins from the body; indoles help reduce harmful levels of estrogen that can lead to breast and prostate cancer. |
| Collard Greens |
| Another cruciferous vegetable, collard greens are full of indoles, the phytonutrients that protect against hormone-related cancers including breast, ovary, testicular, and prostate cancer. Research suggests that eating plenty of collard greens and other crucifers may cut your risk of such cancers in half. |
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