Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, and Cabbage: How to Hate Vegetables-Health

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are some of the people’s most disliked vegetables, but they may be the most beneficial when it comes to preventing progressive vascular disease, a new study suggests.

Higher intakes of cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale reduce vascular disease in older women, according to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Cruciferous vegetables have recently become popular because they may fight cancer. These vegetables are diverse, each with a unique flavor and can be eaten either as a salad or in a ready-to-eat form (stir-fried with light oil). Because these vegetables are similar to the cross, they were named after the Latin word for the cross.

Researchers at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at ECU and the University of Western Australia show that people who eat a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables are less likely to accumulate large amounts of calcium in the aorta, an important marker of structural vascular disease. I found that.

What is vascular disease?

A vascular disease is a condition that affects our blood vessels (arteries and veins) and can reduce the flow of blood circulating around the body. This decrease in blood flow is thought to be due to the accumulation of fat and calcium deposits on the inner walls of blood vessels such as the aorta. This accumulation of fat and calcific deposits is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.

Senior Researcher Dr. Lauren Breckenhorst said there was something intriguing to the cruciferous vegetables that the study made more apparent.

“Previous studies found that people who consumed more of these vegetables had a lower risk of clinical cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, but we didn’t know why.” Our findings from new research provide insights into the underlying potential mechanisms involved,” she said.

“Every day, older women who consume large amounts of cruciferous vegetables were less likely to have extensive calcification of their aortas. One of the ingredients is Vitamin K. It may be involved in the inhibition of the calcification process that occurs in blood vessels.

Dr. Breckenhorst said that women who consumed more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables daily in this study could have a greater accumulation of calcium in the aorta compared to those who rarely consumed cruciferous vegetables daily. Said 46% less.

“It’s not saying that the only vegetables we should eat are broccoli, cabbage, and sprouts. Dr. Blekkenhorst said:

Dr. Breckenhorst added that it is important to note that the research team is very grateful to these Western Australian women. While being observed in nature, this research design is at the heart of advances in human health.

According to the National Cancer Institute, “Brassica vegetables are rich in nutrients, including some carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin). Vitamin C, E, and K; folic acid; and minerals. They also In addition, it is a good source of fiber.Brassica vegetables contain a series of substances called glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals that produce the pungent aroma of cruciferous vegetables. It causes a bitter taste.”

Beth Meertens of Food and Nutrition, Heart Foundation Manager, said the findings are promising, and the Heart Foundation looks forward to further research in this area.

“This study provides valuable insights into how this group of vegetables can contribute to the health of our arteries, and ultimately our heart. In Australia, heart disease is simply Poor diet accounts for the largest share of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death, accounting for 65.5% of the total heart disease burden.

“The Heart Foundation encourages Australians to consume at least 5 serve vegetables in their daily diet along with healthy oils in fruits and seafood, lean meats, dairy products, nuts and seeds. Unfortunately, over 90% of Australian adults do not eat this recommended daily vegetable intake.

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