How to Use Cruciferous Vegetables For Brain Power

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By Suzanna Stinnett
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Antioxidants are found in many foods, and most prominently in the dark leafy vegetables and dark skinned vegetables and fruits. We need antioxidants to help keep our bodies functioning at an optimum. Antioxidants are good for eyesight, for the immune system, for preventing cancer, and for feeling good in general. The scientific research on antioxidants brings new kinds of information constantly, and there is always plenty of evidence that antioxidants contribute to a healthy diet. Cruciferous vegetables are known for their powerful antioxidant value. Broccoli is the vegetable most people think of as a health food, but there are other vegetables with very high antioxidant value that have more flexibility in how they are prepared and eaten.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

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Step 1

Cabbage is a great antioxidant vegetable with a number of uses. Making cole slaw from fresh green cabbage is a good choice because it retains so much of its nutritional value. Make a great tasting slaw by cutting the cabbage in long thin pieces, then cutting the long pieces down to about three inches. Add grated carrots, diced yellow onion, some parsley and lemon juice, and mix in enough mayonnaise to give it a bit of a creamy texture. Salt and pepper may be all that is needed to make this quick recipe delicious. Leave the cole slaw in the refrigerator overnight and it will begin to ferment, which is also extremely healthy for the intestines, makes the cabbage easier to digest, and tastes fantastic.
Step 2

Chinese cabbage is a whole different flavor and texture from regular cabbage. It can be cut in bigger chunks and added to a Chinese chicken salad with sweet vinegar, a tiny bit of sesame oil, and Chinese vegetables like water chestnuts, tiny ears of corn, along with slices of carrot, onion, and some cilantro. Experiment with the flavors and try adding sliced chicken or prawns to round out the salad.
Step 3

Keep radishes around to include in any salad, or just as a garnish along the side of a fish filet or a chicken meal. Some of the smaller red radishes are not as hot, and when sliced and salted lightly, can be a super addition to a dinner salad. Radishes are not commonly thought of as antioxidant vegetables, but they are very high in the substances that help prevent cancer.

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on 1/7/2008 Hi Jmaki, Thank you for reading -- actually, fermented vegetables, done properly, are a great digestive aid, and have been used by many cultures for centuries for their outstanding nutrition and enhancing necessary intestinal flora. Sauerkraut is one example, with many recipes including traditional German style, and kim chi is another culture's formula which includes hot peppers for their own value. Happy chowing!
Suzanna