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Jewish World Review Feb. 20, 2008 / 14 Adar I 5768
Cruciferous veggies
By Gwen Schoen
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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | Cruciferous vegetables are the ones most people either hate or love. But you should develop a love relationship with them because they have many health benefits. Here's a quiz to find out how much you know about cruciferous vegetables.
1. Cruciferous vegetables got their name because their flowers resemble a cross.
True or false?
2. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are all cruciferous vegetables.
True or false?
3. Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of flavonoids, beta-carotene and lutein.
True or false?
4. All cruciferous vegetables are powerful antioxidants which reverse high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries.
True or false?
5. One cup of broccoli supplies over 205 percent of an adult daily requirement of vitamin C.
True or false?
6. One cup of steamed broccoli supplies over 150 percent of an adult daily requirement of vitamin A.
True or false?
7. Studies show that women who ate the most flavonoids had a 38 percent reduction in coronary heart disease mortality.
True or false?
8. While cruciferous vegetables are loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants, they have no impact on glycemic control.
True or false?
9. A diet that consistently is high in cruciferous vegetables can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.
True or false?
Answers: 1)True; 2)True; 3)True; 4)True; 5)True; 6)True; 7)True; 8)False; 9)True.