Cruciferous Vegetables

Broccoli, kale and cauliflower, oh my! These superfood veggies are better known as cruciferous vegetables because they fall into the Brassicaceae or Cruciferae family. Members of the cruciferous vegetable family also include other veggies like cabbage, bok choy and Brussels sprouts.

Considered super foods for your body, cruciferous vegetables contain vitamins, fiber and disease-fighting phytochemicals. A variety of components in this veggie family has been known to lower cancer risks.

According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, these vegetables have the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells or help regulate a complex system of bodily enzymes that defend against cancer.

Cruciferous vegetables are not only healthy, they're portable, too! If you're not eating enough vegetables, it's never to late to start.

You can purchase these cruciferous vegetables or other veggies ready-to-go in the frozen- or fresh-packed sections of your grocery store. In fact, they can all be added to salads, stew or soups to give you a sense of satiety, along with adding nutrients to your daily diet.

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