Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A 2024 meta-analysis found that eating cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage) is linked to 23% lower odds of developing cancer overall.
Optimal intake for reducing risk of specific cancers:
• Colorectal & Lung – 5.4 servings/week
• Upper GI & Bladder – 5.5 servings/week
• Gynecological (ovarian, endometrial) – 7.4 servings/week
• Renal (kidney) – 4.9 servings/week
• Prostate – 3 servings/week
Regional differences were also seen:
• In Asia: reduced risks for lung, head & neck, and esophageal cancers.
• In the U.S.: stronger reductions for colorectal, renal, gynecological, and prostate cancers.
The takeaway: Consistently eating cruciferous veggies may provide long-term protection against a range of cancers.
It’s important to remember that health isn’t built on one food or one nutrient. Nutrivore is about food first, not supplements (though I may mention them in the context of a study) and it’s always smart to talk with your doctor before considering one. My goal is to share bite-size glimpses into the many positive benefits of a wide variety of foods, to help counter all the negative diet noise out there. Each video fits into that broader vision.
#nutrivore #nutrientdense #nutrientdensefoods #nutrients
A 2024 meta-analysis found that eating cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage) is linked to 23% lower odds of developing cancer overall.
Optimal intake for reducing risk of specific cancers:
• Colorectal & Lung – 5.4 servings/week
• Upper GI & Bladder – 5.5 servings/week
• Gynecological (ovarian, endometrial) – 7.4 servings/week
• Renal (kidney) – 4.9 servings/week
• Prostate – 3 servings/week
Regional differences were also seen:
• In Asia: reduced risks for lung, head & neck, and esophageal cancers.
• In the U.S.: stronger reductions for colorectal, renal, gynecological, and prostate cancers.
The takeaway: Consistently eating cruciferous veggies may provide long-term protection against a range of cancers.
It’s important to remember that health isn’t built on one food or one nutrient. Nutrivore is about food first, not supplements (though I may mention them in the context of a study) and it’s always smart to talk with your doctor before considering one. My goal is to share bite-size glimpses into the many positive benefits of a wide variety of foods, to help counter all the negative diet noise out there. Each video fits into that broader vision.
#nutrivore #nutrientdense #nutrientdensefoods #nutrients
