Cruciferous vegetables

Cauliflower and broccoli belong to the group of plants known as cruciferous vegetables. Along with cabbage, Brussels sprouts and turnips, these crunchy, colorful vegetables contain healthful compounds that may help fight cancer. You can eat broccoli and cauliflower raw, steamed, stirfried or cooked in casseroles. When shopping for these vegetables, choose firm heads with tightly closed buds, or opt for frozen broccoli or cauliflower.