Indoles

Indoles

Indoles are powerful phytonutrients found in cruciferous vegetables that help to protect against hormone-dependent cancers including breast cancer and colon cancer.

Indoles turn off specific estrogen hormones that may encourage tumor growth.

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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...
Bok Choy
Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage and member of the cruciferous family of vegetables...
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...

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