Vegetables of the cruciferous family.
Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, radish, cauliflower, etc.) are rich in phenethyl isothiocyanate. Both cellular and animal studies have shown that phenethyl isothiocyanate inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma growth and has a protective effect on the liver. Large epidemiological studies have also found that these vegetables can significantly reduce mortality in patients with liver cancer.
Therefore, it is recommended that patients with liver cancer prioritize a portion of cruciferous vegetables while ensuring vegetable intake (300 to 500 grams of five or more vegetables per day). Common cruciferous vegetables include: cabbage, green cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, bok choy, rape, kale, bean curd, radish, arugula, mustard, kohlrabi, and chard.