Brassicaceae Vegetables Kale Prevent Abnormal Growths
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Brassicaceae
Vegetables Like Kale Prevent Development of Abnormal Growths Kale - Kale contains specific indoles that activates enzymes in the body and help deactivate and dispose of dangerously reactive forms of estrogen thereby reducing the risk of abnormal growths. Researchers suspect that Asian women have less breast disease partly because they eat many cruciferous vegetables. Kale is a superior food medicine containing high levels of fiber, provitamin A carotenoids, vitamins C and K, anthocyanins, other antioxidants and anticancer constituents. Based on a vast number of epidemiological studies Brassicaceae vegetables, including kale, prevent the development of abnormal growths more effectively than any other common foods. (J.J. Michnovicz, “Induction of Estradiol Metabolism By Dietary Indole-3-Carbinol In Humans,” Journal of the National Cancer Institute 82 (1990): 11:947-949.) Kale Richest of all leafy greens in carotenoids, a powerful anti-cancer agent; rich in vitamins and minerals; protects against cancer of the lung, stomach, esophagus, colon; wonder food for arthritis, osteoporosis and bone loss disorders. Kale. Kale, rich in lutein, has the highest phytochemical concentration of all leafy greens. It helps reduce risk of cataracts, is linked to a reduced risk of cancers and is a good source of calcium and folate. For best lutein absorption, cook with a little oil. Most people know kale only as the curly, stiff leaves decorating the edge of the salad bar, but kale is delicious steamed with a little margarine or used in place of spinach in recipes, Dunn said. A good serving: Three ounces. Kale has indoles, nitrogen compounds which may help stop the conversion of certain lesions to cancerous cells in estrogen-sensitive tissues. In addition, isothiocyanates, phytochemicals found in kale, are thought to suppress tumor growth and block cancer-causing substances from reaching their targets.
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