Low in calories and high in fibre, cruciferous vegetables help you feel fuller longer, making them a great for weight loss. Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables which also helps to manage weight around the abdomen. It also helps lower inflammation. Here are a few tips to get the maximum immune function benefits of cruciferous vegetables:
- Puree, blend, or chop cruciferous vegetables before adding them to soups, stews, or other cooked dishes.
- When steaming cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli or cabbage, try to undercook them slightly so they are not too mushy.
- Add some raw, chopped, cruciferous vegetables to your salad. The enzymes will increase the production of isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates are naturally occurring small molecules of cruciferous vegetables. Many isothiocyanates display anticarcinogenic activity because they reduce activation of carcinogens and increase their detoxification.