u003cstrongu003eBroccoliu003c/strongu003e is a superstar veggie. It's low in calories but packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Broccoli is in the cruciferous vegetable family along with kale, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.u003cbr/u003eCruciferous vegetables contain a range of antioxidants, which may help prevent the type of cell damage that leads to cancer.u003cbr/u003eOne of these is sulforaphane, which is a sulfur-containing compound that gives cruciferous vegetables their bitter bite.