Numbers Game: Behold the Marvelous Cruciferous
Decades of studies on cruciferous vegetables and cancer risk have consistently demonstrated that in order to significantly lower our risk for colorectal, lung, protate, and breast cancers, we should aim for at least _____ servings per week of cruciferous vegetables.
Examples of cruciferous vegetables: arugula, bok choy (pictured at left), broccoli, brusels sprouts, cauliflower, daikon, kale, mustard greens, and Swiss chard.
a) 2 – 3
b) 3.5 – 4
c) 5 – 6
d) 6.5 – 8
Leave your guess in the “comments” section and come back on Tuesday for the answer.
Leah said on January 8th, 2010
I’m guessing 6.5-8 since that’s about a serving a day.
Koshtoo said on January 8th, 2010
I’ll say D – 6.5 – 7. One a day
Lori said on January 8th, 2010
I guess 3.5 to 4 servings/wk.
María Barbosa said on January 9th, 2010
I guess is option c)5-6
Erica Sara said on January 10th, 2010
I’m going to say d). Yum!