One vegetable is so healthy it's 'blessed by God' and burns fat, says doctor

Dr Robert G DeBease, a doctor with a strong following of 198k on TikTok, has revealed a group of vegetables that can help burn fat and combat liver disease. He shared that these vegetables, known as cruciferous vegetables, include broccoli, kale, cauliflower, bok choi, cabbage, among 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," he explained. Dr DeBease was so impressed by the health benefits of these vegetables, he even suggested divine intervention.

"Has it actually been blessed by God? " he questioned. "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 cruciferous vegetables include collard greens, Brussels sprouts, rocket, chard, daikon, mustard greens and turnips. They are named after the cross shape that their four petals make, with the name deriving from the Latin for 'cross-bearing'.

These vegetables come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, all boasting impressive health benefits. Most cruciferous vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals including folate and vitamin K, according to Eat Right, reports Gloucestershire Live.

Dark green varieties are also excellent sources of vitamins A and C. They even contain phytonutrients that studies suggest may help lower inflammation and reduce cancer risk.

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 shows that a healthy, balanced diet should include at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day; meals based on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta; some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks); beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other proteins; unsaturated oils and spreads in small amounts; and six to eight glasses of fluid a day.