A new research, the details of which have appeared in Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, has indicated a possible reason for green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower being good for the heart. The research conducted by a team from Imperial College London indicated that vegetables contain a chemical that can boost the body’s natural defense mechanism that protects arteries from disease. The team hopes this research could lead to new dietary treatments to prevent heart problems.