The Magnificent Twelve Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous plants have flowers with four petals that resemble the crucifix; thus they are called cruciferous. A lot of health books also call them "The Magnificent Twelve" because they have the ability to dramatically reduce and prevent disease. It is only our God that could design foods like this and then put a reminder on the plant that the ultimate healing was given to us by the Him!

The Magnificent Twelve Cruciferous Vegetables:

1. Broccoli
2. Kale
3. Rutabaga
4. Brussels Sprouts
5. Kohlrabi
6. Turnip
7. Cabbage 
8. Mustard Greens
9. Cauliflower
10. Radishes
11. Watercress 
12. Horseradish

These 12 vegetables are amazing power fighters against cancer and heart disease, the two top killers in our country.   It is recommended that we eat three one cup servings from this list every day.  Eat at least one cup raw and two cups slightly steamed, except for horseradish (use grated fresh in sauces and spreads). Alternate them daily. Below I have listed some of the benefits of each of these 12 vegetables!  As I try to incorporate more of these into our diet I will be posting recipes, so be sure to subscribe so you get the updates.

Broccoli: 

• Lowers the risk of cancer, primarily of the colon, exophagus, raectum, larynx, prostate, lunk, oral cavity, pharynx, and the stomach.
• Protects against catearacts, heart disease, constipation and hemorrhoids, arthritis, diabetes, and allergies
• Controls blood pressure.
• Helps normalize body fluid levels.
• Promotes bowel health.

Kale:

• Best cancer fighting vegetable
• Good for arthritis
• Helps with osteoporosis
• Protects smokers against lung cancer

Rutabaga:

• Clears up congestion and mucus
• Has alkalizing effect on the body
• High fiber
• Nutrient dense - high energy
• Has anti-cancer qualities

Brussels Sprouts:

• Inhibit cancer
• Protect against estrogen-related cancer
• Inhibit the formation of polyps

Kohlrabi:

• Improves Indigestion
• Improves Jaundice
• Improves Diabetes
• Improves the lymph system and alcoholism
• Used in China to stop nosebleeds
• Reduces the risk of hormone-dependent cancers
• Reduces the effects of cigarette smoking
• Improves eyesight

Turnips:

• Relieve sore throats
• Reduce mucus
• Balance the calcium in the body
• Help asthma and bronchitis
• Has cancer-fighting compounds

Cabbage:

• Kills viruses and bacteria
• Prevents and heals ulcers
• Prevents cancer, particularly of colon
• Stimulates the immune system

Mustard Greens:

•  Inhibits tumor growth
• Strengthens the immune system
• Protects against heart disease and cancer
• High calcium benefits because of the low oxalic acid content.
• Contains high amounts of calcium, iron, Vitamin A, and niacin.

Cauliflower:

• Reduces the risk of cancers - contains compounds which stimulate the natural defenses to neutralize carcinogens.
• Slows tumor growth
• Neutralize carcinogens
• Lowers circulating levels of estrogen in the body

Radishes:

• Stimulate the appetite
• Diuretic
• Good for flu and colds
• Heal laryngitis and soothe headaches
• Remove mucus 
• Cleanse the liver and gall bladder
• Help respiratory infections

Watercress:

• Good for Anemia
• Good for calcium deficiences
• Helps purify the blood
• Improves cateract conditions
• Good for pancreas and liver problems
• Appetite stimulation
• Help thyroid problems
• Help arthritis
• Good for emotional problems

Horseradish:

• Anti-cancer properties
• Diuretic
• Good for digestion
• Expectorant
• Blood sugar balancing action

BOTTOM LINE: Vegetables, these and others, contain many cancer fighting substances! The whole, fresh vegetables and fruits were designed by our Creator of all things, to nourish and protect us!  You can be greatly blessed with good health by consuming the Magnificent Twelve and other vegetables on a regular basis.

Source: Treasures of Health Nutrition Manual

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