cruciferous vegetables

What are Cruciferous Vegetables and Why are They So Good For You?

Written by UConn Dietetics Student Josie Hare Can you say cruciferous?  Unusual, right? Funny enough, this word actually comes from the informal classification for members of the mustard family! It comes from the word cruciferae in Latin, meaning cross bearing. But we refer to cruciferous as a delicious group of vegetables that pack a great […]