Eating cruciferous vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and sprouts three or more times per day can prevent hardening of neck arteries in elderly women and also decrease the risk of heart diseases, a study has found. Researchers observed a 0.05 millimetre lower carotid artery wall thickness between high and low intakes of total vegetables.
There are a variety of vegetables that fit into this family, and they’re all low in calories but loaded with vitamins, minerals . Plus, these veggies stand out from other types because they contain many health-promoting compounds that have been associated with a number of health benefits.