Cruciferous (Cabbage-family) Vegetables: "Best Buys" Guide
Fruits and vegetables have much flavor and nutrition. Eating a variety
of fruits and vegetables is recommended because they provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and
other natural substances, such as antioxidants and phytochemicals, that are important for
good health.
Eating cruciferous vegetables promotes good health and decreases risk
for colon and rectal cancers.
Try to eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day, with at least
one serving per day of vitamin A-rich, vitamin C-rich, and fiber-rich foods. In addition,
eat several servings per week of cruciferous vegetables.
One way to stretch the value of your food dollar is to buy fresh fruits and
vegetables in season. The following information shows an alphabetical listing of
cruciferous vegetables. The "best time to buy" lets you know when to buy
those fruits and vegetables for the best quality at their lowest cost.
| Cruciferous Vegetable |
Best time to Buy |
| arugula |
|
| bok choy |
|
| broccoli |
February, March, April, July, August, September, October,
and November |
| Brussels sprouts |
October, November |
| cabbage |
March |
| cauliflower |
September. October, and November |
| collards |
|
| kale |
|
| kohlrabi |
|
| mustard greens |
|
| radishes |
|
| rutabaga |
|
| turnips |
|
| turnip greens |
|
| watercress |
|
- Mary L. Meck Higgins, Ph. D., RD, LD.
- Extension Specialist, Nutrition Education
8/99 File: Nutrition/Normal
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