cruciferous vegetable
Broccoli or cauliflower
Cruciferous vegetables are members of the cabbage family, characterized by flowers with four petals arranged in a cross pattern—hence the name, from Latin for "cross-bearing." This group includes broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, and bok choy.
They are noted for their sulfur-containing compounds, which give them a slightly bitter taste and distinctive smell when cooked.
Adding more cruciferous vegetables to your diet may reduce cancer risk.
- slawShredded cabbage salad
- broccoliCruciferous vegetable with florets
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- cancer preventionReducing malignancy risk
- anti-inflammatory dietEating pattern reducing bodily inflammation
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cruciferous vegetableroot vegetable
Edible subterranean plant part
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