3. May Prevent Cancer Cell Growth Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage contain glucosinolates. These sulfur-containing chemicals are responsible for cabbage's bitter taste. Research has found that ...
And that appears to be isothiocyanates. Isothiocyanates are produced by compounds known as glucosinolates that are present in cruciferous vegetables. The glucosinolates are activated by an enzyme ...
5. It decreases the chance of developing cancer Watercress is a cruciferous vegetable with a higher glucosinolate content than other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, radish and turnip.