In an interview with Lavan Guardia, nutritionist Luis Zamora emphasized the importance of integrating certain vegetables into daily meals due to their health benefits. Zamora highlighted the presence of sulforaphane in broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, noting its role in reducing inflammation, managing diabetes, preventing cancer, and acting as an antioxidant. He pointed out that sulforaphane could also mitigate depressive symptoms and enhance social behaviors in children with autism.
Zamora further introduced parsley, chamomile, and celery as valuable but less recognized for their apigenin content. He suggested incorporating parsley into salads, consuming chamomile tea, and adding celery to soups to leverage their calming and neuroprotective properties, which are beneficial for anxiety and insomnia management.
Additionally, Zamora discussed the benefits of quercetin, found in onions, apples, citrus fruits, and red berries, for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities that may aid in preventing asthma, cardiovascular issues, and metabolic syndrome.
"Let's talk about the healthiest vegetables, the ones you should always eat: cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. I'll give you the reason: their sulforaphane content is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells and fights free radicals, and it reduces the growth of cancer cells," Zamora stated. He concluded by reinforcing the need to diversify vegetable intake while ensuring the inclusion of these key groups for their distinct health advantages.
Source: Nottingham Post