add them into your diet. Remember to buy fresh vegetables in season whenever possible. They cost less and usually have more flavor.
BROCCOLI
How to buy: Broccoli should be odorless with light, bluish-green firm florets. If the broccoli has yellow in it or is limp, the broccoli is old.
How to store: Fresh broccoli should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3-5 days.
How to prepare: To minimize nutrient loss, it’s best to microwave or steam broccoli instead of boiling it.
Nutrition bonus: An excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate; broccoli is also a good source of fiber and potassium; it’s fat-freecholesterol-freeee and very low in sodium.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
How to buy: Ideally brussels sprouts—also known as petite cabbage, should be purchased on the stalk. Look for firm, compact, bright green brussels sprouts heads.
How to store: To preserve freshness refrigerate fresh brussels sprouts in a plastic bag for up to 1 week.
How to prepare: Minimize the bitter taste associated with brussels sprouts by