broccoli sprouts

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale contain compounds called glucosinolates that can be converted into isothiocyanates, which have been shown to have anticancer and other health-promoting effects. One particularly beneficial isothiocyanate is sulforaphane, which is found in high amounts in broccoli sprouts. This article summarizes the health benefits of cruciferous … Read more