3 Reasons to Enjoy Cruciferous Vegetables

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Health agencies recommend that we eat several servings per week of cruciferous vegetables -- and for good reason.

1. One of the big reasons to eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables is that they may help to lower your risk of getting cancer.

2. Another way cruciferous vegetables may help to protect against cancer is by reducing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is the overload of harmful molecules called oxygen-free radicals, which are generated by the body.

3. Diets rich in fish and vegetables (including cruciferous and dark-yellow veggies) may also help to protect against cardiovascular disease. A recent study found that such a diet was linked to lower levels of markers of inflammation in the body. These markers may signal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Source: http://www.m.webmd.com/…/super-veggies-cruciferous-vegetabl…