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Cabbage, kale, cauliflower: The cancer-fighting power of cruciferous vegetables

Cabbage, kale, cauliflower: The cancer-fighting power of cruciferous vegetables
health9/13/2025

Meta-analysis of 600,000 people finds eating just 20–40 grams of cruciferous vegetables daily — like broccoli, cabbage or kale — linked to 17% drop in colorectal cancer risk, reinforcing role of diet in prevention

Cruciferous vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower, radish, broccoli, arugula, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts and kale, have long been known for their high levels of fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Now, new research offers another compelling reason t... [4453 chars]