Why Should You Be Eating More Cruciferous Vegetables?
DI-Indole Methane aka DIM is a compound naturally found in cruciferous vegetables. It supports the liver during detoxification to remove excess estrogen and also helps the liver clear out any artificial estrogens left over in the body from being on the pill. This helps your body start making its own natural estrogen again.
I often suggest a supplement of DIM to women who have been on birth control, gone through an IVF retrieval and those experiencing signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance.
Estrogen dominance can affect a woman’s body in many ways, including abnormal menstruation (heavy/painful periods), PMS, headaches, decreased sex drive, bloating, mood swings, fatigue, anxiety & depression, breast tenderness, endometriosis, fibroids, and hormonal weight gain.
Most cruciferous vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals such as folate and vitamin K. Dark green cruciferous veggies also are a source of vitamins A and C and contain phytonutrients — plant-based compounds that may help to lower inflammation and reduce the risk of developing cancer. Adding these foods to your diet is a wonderful for ongoing prevention. A supplement is essential to harness the full power of DIM in any of the cases I mentioned above.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Broccoli
Bok Choy
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kale
Garden Cress
Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts You Will Love
Cut brussel sprouts in half
Pour about a Tbs of Avocado oil on a baking sheet
Place brussel sprouts flatside down and sprinkle a bit of Avocado oil on top
Add Sea Salt and a bit of lemon or lime juice
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until bottoms of brussel sprouts are browned