This is the perfect time to experiment with a variety of fresh produce. From fruits to vegetables, try making everything from roasts, stir-fries and curries and share the deliciousness with friends and family.

If you’re on the lookout for a healthy addition to your dinner table, we have a suggestion: broccoli. Chef Vicky took to Instagram to share many ways in which this versatile vegetable can be used. Take a look here:The humble green, also known as Roman cauliflower, or simply is an edible flower bud of the species  Explaining the origin of this power packed vegetable, the chef said, First documented in Italy in the 16th century, it is and has a form naturally approximating a fractal.be compared to a traditional cauliflower in terms of taste. However, it has a firmer texture and delicate nutty

To replicate the taste, the chef suggested that you imagine the combination of cauliflowers together with walnuts: a balance of smooth, nutty taste. “Think cauliflower and walnuts or chestnuts together.”

 is a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber, and carotenoids which will make sure that it’s a healthy addition to your diet. This vegetable is to be enjoyed during the cooler months as a veggie side dish for any roasted or grilled meat and poultry main course.

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 Don't turn your nose up: the University of Illinois found broccoli may be the latest vegetable taking on the mantle of superfood. Phenolic compounds in broccoli have been associated with a lower risk of all sorts of diseases including Type 2 diabetes, asthma, heart disease and several types of cancer. And that's just for starters. Whether roasted, grilled, steamed or blanched, make sure you find a place for your muscle-meal staple this week. Here's

 city life means you’re struggling to breathe easy, kick back with a brew. A Chinese study found that tea infused with freeze-dried broccoli sprouts increased the removal of benzene and

two toxic byproducts of air pollution. If you haven’t got a freeze-dryer to hand, or fancy eating your broccoli, rather than the water it's cooked in, rustle up this Asian-style broccoli for an easy detox.

The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that snacking on broccoli florets stimulates the production of a chemical that protects your heart cells from damage. Combine with a glass of bubbly for a cardiac protector worth celebrating.

 According to Spanish research published in Fertility and Sterility, upping your intake of folates found in broccoli can increase semen production, which leads to stronger orgasms and improved fertility. Combine with these tips to ensure she’s smiling as much as you.

 Research in the British Journal of Nutrition linked to faster recovery from intense workouts and less stiffness the day after. Forget oranges; broccoli gives you 148% of your RDA, meaning you’ll be back on the  No, you can’t have the whole tin.

  Integrative Cancer Therapies found that men who ate three or more servings of  veg per day reduced their risk of prostate cancer by 41%. Add broccoli to our curry-spiced salmon for a cancer-crushing feast – Illinois researchers found that spicing up the green stuff can boost its anti-cancer power.

 Magnesium-packed broccoli safeguards your memory, according to researchers at Chung University in China. Enjoy with a cup of coffee for unrivalled powers of retention. Now where did you leave your mug…