These little mini trees are notorious for being pushed off the plates of kids around the world, but broccoli's reputation as one of the healthiest veggies still rings true.
Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga and turnips.
If you are trying to eat healthier, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli should be at the very top of your grocery list. If you or your kids are not big fans of broccoli, be sure to read thesection for tips and delicious recipes.
more broccoli into your diet and any potential health risks of consuming broccoli.
