Rich source of vitamin C and K with more moderate amounts of vitamin B (such as folate and B6), iron, and manganese.
Brussels sprouts also contain sulforaphane. However, boiling reduces … Read more
Brussels sprouts
Broccolini
Broccolini, a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli, also referred to as brocolette, sweet baby broccoli, asparation, bimi, brocoletti, brocolis, Italian sprouting broccoli, and Tenderstem.
Rich source of vitamin C … Read more
Broccoli romanesco
Broccoli romanesco, also referred to as Roman cauliflower, broccolo romanesco, romanesque cauliflower, broccoflower, buzzy broc and romanesco.
Rich source of vitamin C and a moderate source of vitamin B6, carotenoids, … Read more
Rapini
Rapini, also referred to as broccoli raab, broccoli rabe, rapi, turnip tops, friarielli, broccoli friarelli, broccoletti, broccoli di rape, cima di rapa and grelos.
Rich source of vitamin K and … Read more
Broccoli
Broccoli, also referred to as calebrese.
Rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K and moderate amounts of several B vitamins and manganese. Also contains the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.… Read more
Bok choy
Bok choy, a type of Chinese cabbage, also referred to as qīng cài, pak choi, pok choi, Chinese chard, Chinese mustard, celery mustard, spoon cabbage, péchay, pichay and petsay
Rich … Read more
Cruciferous vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables include the following vegetables amongst others:
- Arugula
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Collard greens
- Horseradish
- Kale
- Radishes
- Rutabaga
- Turnips
- Watercress
- Wasabi
Cruciferous vegetables are rich in … Read more
A fruit and vegetable intake of 800g per day appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and an intake of 600g per day reduces the risk of cancer
In June 2017 researchers from Norway, UK and the USA published the results of their review of the scientific literature to assess the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and … Read more
A higher intake of fruit, particularly citrus fruits, appears to be associated with a lower risk of endometriosis
In April 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fruit and vegetable intake and risk of endometriosis in 70,835 pre-menopausal women. … Read more
A higher intake of fruit and vegetables, in particular cruciferous and yellow/orange vegetables, may reduce the risk of breast cancer
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fruit and vegetable consumption with risk of breast cancer in 182,145 women, … Read more