SHABBAT VEGGIE FACT: California produces almost all of the broccoli sold in the United States. That’s right! Eat more broccoli, and you could slash your risk of everything from breast and lung cancer to stomach and colon cancer by as much as half. Sulforaphane has also been found to kill the bacteria that cause ulcers. Broccoli’s also a surprising non-dairy source of calcium and potassium, making it good for your bones as well as your blood pressure. Its vitamin C and beta-carotene protect your eyes from cataracts and safeguard your brain cells from attacks by free radicals that can affect memory. This Shabbat we recommend the broccoli! Shabbat Shalom!