Broccoli

Broccoli is a yummy heathly snack. Did you know? It has been eaten there since the time of the ancient Romans in the 6th Century BC.  Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, making it a cruciferous vegetable. While the US enjoys their broccoli with the average American eating over 4 pounds a year, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA, we are only the 3rd largest producer world wide. China, producing over 8 million tons a year, comes in at the number 1 spot.