Whoever said “Let food be thy medicine” was probably thinking of cruciferous vegetables. That’s the sprawling family of nutrient-packed greens and crunchy veggies known for their slightly peppery bite ...

Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. One study’s findings suggest that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale may help ...

Since childhood, people might have told you, “Eat your vegetables because they’re good for you.” Although you might prefer to skip them, substantial evidence supports the reason behind consuming a ...

Some kinds of vegetables lower high blood pressure much better than others, according to a new study. The researchers say that the reduction could translate to a 5% reduced risk of major heart events ...

Daily consumption of four servings of cruciferous vegetables over a 2-week period resulted in reduced blood pressure in middle-aged and older adults with mildly elevated blood pressure compared with ...

The rising popularity of cruciferous vegetables is one of the more surprising recent menu developments. The cruciferous group, which includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage and kale, ...

A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists have found that cruciferous vegetables have positive effects on blood pressure. ©Studio One-One/Getty Images Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range helps reduce the ...

Including more broccoli in your diet could reduce the risk of colon cancer, new research suggests. Diet is known to be a key modifiable risk factor for colon cancer — particularly a lack of vegetables ...