Broccoli—that green stalk often pushed to the side of dinner plates—is getting more attention as a cancer-fighting food.
Studies show that this cruciferous vegetable is packed with compounds that target malignant cells and bolster the body’s natural defenses.
How Broccoli Helps Fight Cancer
A 2024 meta-analysis showed that people who eat broccoli regularly—ranging from once a week to daily—had a lower risk of certain cancers than those with infrequent or no broccoli intake. Regular broccoli consumption was associated with a reduced risk of site-specific cancers such as breast, reproductive, bladder, colorectal, lung, and gastric cancers.
Zena le Roux
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Zena le Roux is a health journalist with a master’s in investigative health journalism and a certified health and wellness coach specializing in functional nutrition. She is trained in sports nutrition, mindful eating, internal family systems, and applied polyvagal theory. She works in private practice and serves as a nutrition educator for a UK-based health school.
