The Brassicaceae family includes a category of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. Typical veggies in this category include the following:
- Broccoli: This vegetable is rich in potassium, folate and vitamins K and C.
- Cauliflower: This vegetable has small levels of other vitamins and minerals but is high in vitamin C and folate.
- Cabbage: This vegetable is a rich source of fibre and is high in vitamins K, C and B6.
- Kale: This leafy green is rich in calcium, iron and the vitamins K, A and C.
- Brussels sprouts: Rich in fibre, vitamin K and vitamin C are these tiny, green vegetables.
- Collard greens: These leafy greens are rich in calcium, iron and the vitamins K and A.
- Bok choy: Also referr to as Chinese cabbage, bok choy is rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C.
- Arugula: This leafy green is rich in potassium, folate and vitamins A and K.
- Mustard greens: These leafy greens are rich in calcium, iron and the vitamins A, K and C.
- Radish: Rich in potassium, folate and vitamin C, this root vegetable.
- Turnips: are a root vegetable that are rich in potassium, vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Rapeseed: Also referr to as broccoli rabe, this leafy green is rich in calcium, iron and the vitamins A, K and C.
- Watercress: This leafy green is rich in calcium, iron and the vitamins A and K.
- Wasabi: This leafy green condiment is made from the wasabi plant’s stem which is rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C.
- Horseradish: The root vegetable horseradish is rich in potassium, vitamin K and vitamin C.
