Dr Robert G DeBease has built up a strong TikTok following by dishing out health and nutrition tips. Now, he’s insisted one group of veggies can help tackle numerous health problems and even give your metabolism a boost
A doctor has disclosed the particular type of vegetable that could help get rid of body fat and even fight liver disease. Dr Robert G DeBease has built up a strong TikTok following by dishing out health and nutrition tips. Now, he’s insisted one group of veggies can help tackle numerous health problems and even give your metabolism a boost. Fortunately, there’s an entire family of vegetables with these nourishing properties, so you’ve got plenty to pick from.
“These vegetables are called the cruciferous vegetables,” the doctor explained. “They consist of things like broccoli, kale, cauliflower, bok choi, cabbage, [and] many others”.
“They protect the liver. They’ve been shown to reduce liver fat accumulation and improve your body’s ability to burn fat. They also help create liver-detoxifying enzymes to remove harmful estrogen, environmental toxins and heavy metals.”
Dr DeBease praised the health advantages of the vegetables, he even suggested divine intervention might have played a part.
“Has it actually been blessed by God?” he said.
“You know how a walnut looks like a brain and it’s actually good for the brain? And carrots, they look like your eyes and are good for your eyes?
“Well, when this particular vegetable starts to grow, there are actually little crosses or crucifixes all over the flower petals. Kind of like, maybe, God was thinking, ‘These vegetables are so powerful at helping the human body heal itself, that I’m going to put my own personal John Hancock signature right on them as a clue.”
Other veggies in the cruciferous family include collard greens, Brussels sprouts, rocket, chard, daikon, mustard greens and turnips. They’re named after the cross shape their four petals form, with the term ‘cruciferous’ deriving from Latin, meaning ‘cross-bearing’.
They come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, but they all pack a punch when it comes to health benefits. Most cruciferous vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals including folate and vitamin K, according to Eat Right.
The darker green ones are also excellent sources of vitamins A and C. They even contain phytonutrients that research suggests may help to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of cancer.
Cruciferous vegetables should be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet incorporating a variety of fruits and veggies, whole grains, protein and healthy fats.
The NHS’ Eatwell Guide suggests that for a healthy, balanced diet, Brits should: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and veg daily; base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like spuds, bread, rice or pasta; include some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks); consume some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein; opt for unsaturated oils and spreads, eating them in small amounts; and guzzle six to eight glasses of fluid a day.