September 12, 2020 — 0:08 AM
Cauliflower is the veggie that keeps on giving: be it a simple roasted job or disguised as gnocchi in the frozen aisle at Trader Joe's, we've gotten pretty used to seeing it as a staple in healthy diet. But for some people, this cruciferous veggie comes with a side of unwanted bloating (as do Brussel sprouts, for good measure)—luckily, this doesn't mean those people can't reap the health benefits of including cruciferous vegetables in their diet.While chatting with Jason Wachob on the mbg podcast, nutritionist Kelly LeVeque shared some alternative (and less bloat-y) cruciferous veggies to add to your diet, and a reminder for why you probably want to include them on your plate.
A quick reminder: the benefits of cruciferous vegetables
Among their benefits, cruciferous vegetables get a lot of buzz for their potential cancer-fighting power, which LeVeque explains: "When you eat cruciferous vegetables, sulforaphane has ability to double detoxification," she says, "You’re detoxifying every hour, thats why cruciferous veggies are linked to being anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory."In addition to those benefits, they've been linked to aiding in supporting heart health, gut health, and thyroid health in studies. There's good reason they're considered part of a healthy diet, but that doesn't mean they come without those less ideal effects too.