Hunh, I never knew any of this was in question.
I say, question almost everything, esp. what isn't 'in' question.
The info on the chart is the accepted folklore about these veggies, but I'm open to the possibility that the lore is wrong. Thanks for the info.
Who's accept folklore is it? Why do they accept this folklore? It probably isn't wrong, but the chart doesn't tell you why it's right. It's a good start but we need more.
Example of why it's right, from:
http://www.jointhereboot.com/cruciferous-vegetables-are-anti-cancer-foods/"All vegetables contain protective micronutrients and phytochemicals, but cruciferous vegetables are unique – they contain compounds called glucosinolates which are responsible for their pungent or bitter flavors. When cell walls are broken by blending or chopping, a chemical reaction occurs that converts glucosinolates to isothiocyanates (ITCs) – compounds with proven anti-cancer activities. The many ITCs work synergistically to remove carcinogens, kill cancer cells, and prevent tumors from growing.1 Some ITC can even help the body excrete estrogen and other hormones, reducing the risk for hormonal cancers."
I also always try to give a clue about how I find my information, not big on memorizing, but knowing how to find information, that's key:
http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Arugala+cancer&btnG=&hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C39Now this tells me something I can make use of for future reference. I.e. break the cell walls of these veggies by blending or chopping to create the anti-cancer compound. I would also ask myself do other cooking processes break the cell walls, can overheating said veggie cause lose of these benefits?
Useful knowledge since cancer runs in my fiancé's family, and she has a thyroid problem so I wouldn't be surprised if she had an increased risk for hormonal cancers.
Here is a great recipe I made the other week:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/green-soup-with-ginger-recipe.htmlI added about an eighth of a teaspoon curry, didn't measure it but also added grated orange peel, collard greens and curly leave kale. Yummy yum!