Inside: As we head into the homestretch, we’re talking about the benefits of cruciferous veggies on my simple detox day 4. Catch my notes on how it’s going.
Why Cruciferous Veggies?
I’m not sure I ever went through that phase in childhood of hating broccoli and cauliflower. Granted, I probably had them both with a mountain of cheese sauce, but, hey, I did eat my veggies. Nowadays I like them sauteed in butter as well as roasted or steamed. And when you’re on a low carb diet, even vegetables can taste sweet.
Although individual cruciferous vegetables may vary, they tend to be high in vitamin A, C, and K. They also contain glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds, which fight cancer, improve heart health, reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar, and promote weight loss and estrogen balance. Concerning detoxing, glucosinolates support liver function, helping it filter and detoxify blood. Also, the sulfur in cruciferous vegetables attracts toxins and heavy metals to transport them out of the body.
What’s not to like?
Notes from Day 4
I switched it up a little today because Thursdays are meeting night for me. So breakfast and dinner were shake times. And because I was running behind, I wasn’t able to have my guacamole. For lunch I had chicken breast and a serving of roasted cauliflower, onions, and garlic. I seem to be on a blueberry kick this week, so I continued the trend, eating them for dessert. I ran out of cheese sticks and had to substitute a little shredded cheese.
On a different note I was particularly proud of myself for reaching 10,000 steps–actually it was 11,368–a first for me. So, you can say that I’m not lacking energy! Tomorrow I’ll post my final thoughts as well as the results of my detox.
Are you a lover or a hater of cruciferous veggies? Tell us about it in the comments.
Related posts:
My Simple 5 Day Detox Experiment
My Simple Detox Day 1: Lemon Water