Green cross code for lungs
New research shows that compounds found in cruciferous vegetables (such as Brussels sprouts, broccoli and kale) may protect against lung cancer. A review of 30 studies found that the risk for lung cancer was around 20 per cent lower in those who ate the most cruciferous vegetables compared to those consuming the least.
Lam et al., 2009. Cruciferous Vegetable Consumption and Lung Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. 18, 184-195.
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Dr. Justine Butler
Justine joined Viva! in 2005 after graduating from Bristol University with a PhD in molecular biology. After working as a campaigner, then researcher and writer, she is now Viva!’s head of research and her work focuses on animals, the environment and health. Justine’s scientific training helps her research and write both in-depth scientific reports, such as White Lies and the Meat Report, as well as easy-to-read factsheets and myth-busting articles for consumer magazines and updates on the latest research. Justine also recently wrote the Vegan for the Planet guide for Viva!’s Vegan Now campaign.
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