21/07/2026
My dogs may be every nutritionist’s dream—they’ll happily eat broccoli, carrots, radishes, cabbage, spinach, berries... pretty much anything I offer them! 🐶🥦 (except things on the forbidden list of course!!)
For us humans, cruciferous veg like cabbage, rocket, broccoli and radishes are some of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can eat. They’re rich in fibre, vitamin C, folate and compounds called glucosinolates, which are converted into bioactive compounds like sulforaphane. These support the liver’s natural detoxification pathways, protect against cancer, increase antioxidant defences, and help support a healthy inflammatory response.
Adding a variety of plants like these plus leafy greens and berries is a simple way to boost your intake of protective plant compounds. Greens provide essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, while berries are rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins—powerful antioxidants that help protect our cells from oxidative stress and support overall health.
The takeaway? You don’t need to love every vegetable, but regularly including cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, leafy greens and antioxidant-rich fruits like berries is a delicious way to nourish your body and support your long-term health. 🌱💚
