Are Cruciferous Vegetables a Superfood?

When we think superfood, we often think of a tiny berry tucked deep in the rainforests of the Amazon and that may be true. But many of the most beneficial superfoods are right in your own backyard. We were built to eat with the seasons; we need hearty foods in the winter and light, watery, juicy foods in the summer and spring. Our bodies crave local eats. I've written about the impact of eating tropical foods before, unless of course, you're from the tropics.

Cruciferous vegetables are known as a super veggie that in most areas of the country can be found locally. Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale and are known for a compound that neutralizes toxins in the liver and helps cleanse the system as a result. Cruciferous vegetables are loaded with fiber that lower our cholesterol.

Cruciferous vegetables have shown the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells in the breast, uterine lining (endometrium), lung, colon, liver, and cervix, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.

If your family is a not a huge fan of cruciferous veggies, a stir fry is a great place to hide them.