[blam]

You can also add collards and Brussels sprouts to the list. All five of these vegetables were derived from a wild cabbage plant in England.

I eat at least one serving of these vegatables daily. Today I had three.

[MeanWestTexan]

Wild kale, actually.

[Monitor]

I guess I'll have to die of cancer then, as I can't stand eating any of them.

[Para-Ord.45]

Neuman, " FOUL WEED ! "

[usurper]

Yuck, I hate all three.

I am not worried though, I am sure next years study to expose that they are in fact toxic.

[Mugwump]

Ah, yes. Reminds me of the inimitable Mark Twain's take on this issue:

"The best way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd druther not."

Or, as a physician told a friend of mine decades ago, "If it tastes good, it's bad for you."

Sigh... Mine will be a short but happy life :0)

[muleskinner]

Well then, pass the Bean-O.

[Pessimist]

These are, I believe, the cruciferous vegetables.

As far as I'm concerened, delicous one and all...

[nickcarraway]

BUMP

[TASMANIANRED]

Broccoli only today.

[nickcarraway]

Don't forget kale.

[Gator113]

"Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower".......I like them all,but I could fill a tanker truck with gas if I get anywhere near this stuff!!

[Freebird Forever]

The first, indole-3-carbinol or I3C is abundant in vegetables including broccoli and cabbage

Phytochemical: Indole-3-Carbinol

Synonyms: I3C, 3-hydroxymethyl indole, 3-indole methanol

Description: Pure indole-3-Carbinol is an off-white solid belonging to the group of indoles. Indole-3-carbinol is only formed in these vegetable after crushing or during cooking.

Distribution: The phytochemical indole-3-carbinol is found in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale and brussels sprouts. Indole-3-carbinol is made from indole-3-glucosinolate by the enzyme myrosinase. This enzyme is only activated after maceration of the vegetables. Action of Indole-3-Carbinol: Indole-3-carbinol is a strong antioxidants and stimulators of detoxifying enzymes. Indole-3-Carbinol seems to protect the structure of DNA. Indole-3-carbinol blocks estrogen receptor sites on the membranes of breast and other cells, thereby reducing the risk of breast and cervical cancer.

Indole-3-carbinol increases the ratio of 2-hydroxyestrone to 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone and inhibits the 4-hydroxylation of estradiol. This is a favourable action of indole-3-carbinol because 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone and 4-hydroxyestrone have carcinogenic action. The estrogen metabolite 2-hydroxyestrone has protective against several types of cancer. Studies with animals have demonstrated that indole-3-carbinol reduced the carcinogenic affects of aflatoxins.

The influence of indole-3-carbinol on the development of prostate cancer is less clear. Most studies report protective effects but a few studies indicate that indole-3-carbinol may promote prostate cancer formation. Indol-3-carbinol protects against carcinogenic effect of pesticides and other toxins.

Publications: Preventive Effects of Indole-3-Carbinol on Endometrial Carcinogenesis in Mice

Synergy among Phytochemicals within Crucifers: Does It Translate into Chemoprotection?

[Turtleman]

Not Fair!!!!!!! Why can't it be green beens, corn and mashed potatoes? Not fair that it has to be yukky stuff.

[darkangel82]

I hate brussels sprouts, cauliflower and kale are OK though.

[Inspectorette]

These delicious veggies have gotten a bad rap because for years people cooked them to death, resulting in a mushy consistency, and an unpleasant odor.

Mr. Inspectorette and I love them all, and cook them by steaming for 6-7 minutes, then saute with olive oil and garlic. Great for Brussels sprouts too! Magnifico!

[MomwithHope]

KAPUSTA PING!!

[IamConservative]

From this, one could conclude that breaking wind will prevent cancer. In particular, cabbage gives me the wind something fierce, and a foul wind it is.

[Mike Darancette]

I eat at least one serving of these vegatables daily. Today I had three.

Talk about greenhouse gasses!

[jamaly]

Bump for later.

[FOG724]

Not to be eaten if you are on coumadin.