Dark leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables contain micronutrients that reduce inflammation and act as adaptogens.

“And indeed, some of the best adaptogens do come from dark leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables.”

“Well, in order to answer that, let's just think about what sorts of foods, themselves, can act as adaptogens. It's commonly held that the dark, leafy greens type foods, for those of you that eat plants. ... But dark, leafy greens are known to contain a number of compounds in the form of vitamins and micronutrients that are very effective in reducing reactive oxygen species and inflammatory cytokines.”