I have touched on this before, but here it is in more detail. Avoid cruciferous vegetables, and only use them as a garnish in small doses.
I say doses because while you are fed a story that these types of vegetables are cancer-fighting, there is no clinical evidence to support those claims.
For example, broccoli was a failing business about fifty years ago until producers thought up a marketing angle of "cancer fighter". In fact, all these types of vegetables can block calcium absorption and iodine needed for healthy bones and healthy thyroid function. Make sure you are using a pinch of iodized salt in your diet, cutting out that plain table salt, and having almost zero salty snacks. A pretty good website I found is: http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/is-broccoli-good-for-you/ - but there are many other sources.
It might be fine when you are young, but steady and continued consumption of these types of vegetables do more harm than good. I know everyone looks to the Asian diet, but most are using these veggies as a garnish, or in small amounts, like soy, do not overdo it.
Most Asian diets are too high in salt, soy, and cruciferous vegetables. The solution? Balance, and stick to basics, there is nothing wrong with lettuce with veggies, like carrots, celery, a few tomatoes; and fruit is always good for your skin [in moderation; don't brush your teeth within 20 minutes of eating any fruit or you risk losing a bit of tooth enamel]. Even spinach can have too much iron for your system, and be difficult to digest if you eat large amounts at one time. Think about what you eat now and it will not add pounds to your diet by affecting your liver, thyroid, or kidney functions. Read up on the subject, and be careful.
I say doses because while you are fed a story that these types of vegetables are cancer-fighting, there is no clinical evidence to support those claims.
For example, broccoli was a failing business about fifty years ago until producers thought up a marketing angle of "cancer fighter". In fact, all these types of vegetables can block calcium absorption and iodine needed for healthy bones and healthy thyroid function. Make sure you are using a pinch of iodized salt in your diet, cutting out that plain table salt, and having almost zero salty snacks. A pretty good website I found is: http://www.diagnosisdiet.com/is-broccoli-good-for-you/ - but there are many other sources.
It might be fine when you are young, but steady and continued consumption of these types of vegetables do more harm than good. I know everyone looks to the Asian diet, but most are using these veggies as a garnish, or in small amounts, like soy, do not overdo it.
Most Asian diets are too high in salt, soy, and cruciferous vegetables. The solution? Balance, and stick to basics, there is nothing wrong with lettuce with veggies, like carrots, celery, a few tomatoes; and fruit is always good for your skin [in moderation; don't brush your teeth within 20 minutes of eating any fruit or you risk losing a bit of tooth enamel]. Even spinach can have too much iron for your system, and be difficult to digest if you eat large amounts at one time. Think about what you eat now and it will not add pounds to your diet by affecting your liver, thyroid, or kidney functions. Read up on the subject, and be careful.
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