print email comment close Foods That Fight Cancer: Cruciferous Vegetables URL: http://www.aicr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=foodsthatfightcancer_cruciferous_vegetables Description: "Cruciferous vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale. This family of vegetables contains many components that have been linked to lower cancer risk, including glucosinolates, crambene, indole-3-carbinol and, especially, isothiocyanates." Includes a description of research projects. Search the "Recipe Corner" for recipes featuring broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables. From the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Publisher: American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) Extra Keywords antioxidants Brassica Library of Congress Subject Headings: Cancer -- Prevention Cruciferae LII Database Information: Record 15959 created by Maria Brandt on 06/06/2005 Last modification on 10/09/2009 Published: 05/19/2009   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/15959