Glucosinolates

Glucosinolates

Glucosinolates are a group of glycosides stored within cell vacuoles of all cruciferous vegetables. An enzyme called myrosinase found in plant cells catalyzes glycosides to a variety of products including isothiocyanates and indoles.

HEALING TIP: Because cooking cruciferous vegetables greatly reduces the levels of glucosinolates in foods, it is important to enjoy them raw. And if you cook them, opt to lightly steam or quickly sauté to achieve the most health benefits.

Find Glucosinolates in:

Bok Choy
Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage and member of the cruciferous family of vegetables...
Broccoli
A descendant of cabbage, broccoli is a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables...
Brussels sprouts
Developed in Belgium several hundred years ago, and named for the country’s capital, Brussles sprouts are cruciferous vegetables and offshoots of cabbage...
Cabbage
Cabbage isn't mundane...
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, like broccoli, is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables...
Collards
Collards are a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables and are believed to be among the oldest members of the cabbage family to be cultivated...
Horseradish
Horseradish is a hot, pungent condiment made from a plant in the mustard family...
Kale
Kale is a member of the cancer-fighting cruciferous family of vegetables...
Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables and the plant that produces mustard seeds...
Radishes
Radishes are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables...
Rutabagas
Rutabagas, or "Swedes", belong to the crucifer family...
Turnips
Turnips are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables best known for their potent cancer-fighting activity...
Watercress
Watercress is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables...

Verhoeven, D.T.H., Goldbohm, R.A., van Poppel, G., Verhagen, H., and van den Brandt, P.A. 1996. Epidemiological studies on brassica vegetables and cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev. 5: 733-748.

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