Cruciferous root vegetables, like all the other cruciferous vegetables I’ve recently written about, contain sulfur compounds, which aid sulfation, a major liver detoxification pathway, and may help prevent cancer. These vegetables from the mustard family also have benefits for the immune system.RadishesSulfur accelerates protein metabolism and many cruciferous vegetables sprout quickly and grow rapidly. When I plant radishes in my garden they are typically the first seeds to sprout and are often…
These three overlooked cruciferous vegetables have valuable nutritional and medicinal benefits. They contain sulfur compounds can help with congestion, recovery from colds and flu, and more.
High in vitamins, minerals, fiber, glucosinolates, and antioxidants, consuming cruciferous vegetables is a great way to improve your health, support liver detoxification, protect from free radical damage and more.
One of the best things we can do for our health is to eat more dark, green leafy vegetables. But how do you get kids to eat them, let alone most adults? Try making kale chips and see how fun it can be to eat your leafy green vegetables.Kale is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is very high in vitamins K, A, and C, as well as significant amounts of various B-vitamins. It’s a good source of manganese, copper, calcium, potassium, iron, and magnesium, too. Kale is loaded with antioxidants, which…
Privets are part of the genus Ligustrum and are widely grown as ornamental shrubs or trees, with some being used to create hedges. Many species produce fruits that are eaten by birds but are toxic to humans. I found a small privet tree on the property my wife and I moved to last fall, but because I can’t confirm it’s the correct species, I’m not going to mess with harvesting the fruits. However, there is one species, Ligustrum lucidum, also known as glossy privet, which produces fruits…
Supplementing with n-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help with glutathione synthesis. And glutathione is a powerful antioxidant important for liver, eye, and general health.
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that is involved in mood regulation, sleep, and appetite regulation. In the body it is converted into the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin and is used in other important processes in the body.