Dr Matthew Boente MD

Dr. Matthew Boente MD is an expert in ovarian cancer. Over the past few months, Dr. Boente has started a series of blogs that will help inform and educate readers everywhere about all things surrounding ovarian cancer. For this blog, Dr. Matthew Boente MD tackles a very critical part of a woman’s diet that may very well help prevent the development of ovarian cancer – cruciferous vegetables. Several studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables, more than any other food group, are incredibly effective in staving off cancer in a woman’s ovaries. Belonging to the Cruciferae family, these plants that have flowers with four petals in the shape of a cross are mostly found in places with cold weather. Image source: besthealthmag.ca Image source: eatright.org Below is a list of some of the cruciferous vegetables people may find in their nearest market. • Arugula • Brussels sprouts • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Collard greens • Horseradish • Kale • Mustard (seeds an