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Cruciferous Vegetables: What to Know

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are among the vegetables highest in vitamin C.

In the first half of your cycle, rising estrogen helps an egg develop and the uterine lining begin to thicken. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are among the vegetables highest in vitamin C, which your body needs to grow and repair tissues. Like other vegetables, they also add fiber, which aids digestion.

Sources

  1. NHSPeriods and fertility in the menstrual cycle - NHS (2023)
  2. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH)Vitamin C: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2025)
  3. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH)Fiber: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2024)

General wellness information, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about your health.