The healthiest vegetables!!! IMO
/Cruciferous vegetables are some of the healthiest vegetables that you can eat. In my opinion, they are also some of the most delicious!
These vegetables have a high level of phytochemicals and work to block estrogen.
Cruciferous vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and other important natural phytochemicals. These elements change the way estrogen is metabolized and may prevent estrogen-driven cancers. They also provide tremendous support to the liver for detoxification. Chopping or chewing cruciferous vegetables results in the formation of these bio-active products. Eating these vegetables either raw, lightly sautéed, quickly stir-fried, or steamed is best to retain the full array of nutrients. But the most important thing is to eat more of them! Individuals with thyroid function concerns should consume these vegetables mostly cooked vs raw.
There are many to choose from, so if you’re choosing these wonderfully nutritious vegetables as a regular part of your diet, be sure to keep up the variety. If you wish to experiment with them raw, try juicing, fresh salads, marinated salads, and adding sprouts or greens to your sandwiches. If you’re cooking them, try steaming, sautéing, stir-frying, and roasting.
