What do broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage, TURNIPS, and bok choy have in

common?

They're all members of the cruciferous, or cabbage, family of vegetables. And they all contain phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals, and fiber that are important to your health (although some have more than others.)

In fact, health agencies recommend that we eat several servings per week of cruciferous vegetables -- and for good reason.

One of the big reasons to eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables is that they may help to lower your

riskof getting cancer.

A review of research published in the October 1996 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that 70% or more of the studies found a link between cruciferous vegetables and protection against cancer.

Various components in cruciferous vegetables have been linked to lower cancer risks. Some have

shown the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells for tumors in the breast, uterine lining 

(endometrium), lung, colon, liver, and cervix, according to the American Institute for Cancer

Research. And studies that track the diets of people over time have found that diets high in cruciferous

vegetables are linked to lower rates of prostate cancer.

Lab studies show that one of the phytochemicals found in cruciferous vegetables - sulforaphane - can stimulate enzymes in the body that detoxify carcinogens before they damage cells, says Matthew

Wallig, DVM, PhD. Through different mechanisms, two other compounds found in cruciferous

vegetables -- indole 3-carbinol and crambene -- are also suspected of activating detoxification

enzymes.

Store turnips in a cool damp place, unwashed, for up to three months.

Backyard Orchards ( Rising Sun, Indiana)-  Apples varieties we will have during the month of November include Winesap black twig, Ida Red, Mutsu, Goldrush, Fuji, Northern Spy, and Apple Cider. 

Farm Beach Bethel (Bethel, OH) - We will be sharing our hearty leaf lettuce mix, swiss chard, diakon radishes, sweet potatoes, beets, and turnips.  As an extended treat we will be bringing our homemade herbal vinegars (great for gifts), gomasio (roasted sesame seeds and sea salt), and Blackstem peppermint tea tins.  

 
Hazelfield Farm    (Wheatley, KY.) - We will have dried flower bouquets, dried flower wreaths, paperwhite narcissus and amanyilus bulbs, and dried gourds.  Our produce will be butternut squash, broccoli, garlic, beets, lettuce, and cabbage. We will take orders for fresh greenery wreaths... for information call 502-463-2492 or email at Hazelfieldfarm@hotmail.com.

Mohr Animal Acres(Urbana, OH.)- We will have our Grass-fed Beef, Pork, some Lamb, Goat and Chicken. We will also have our Goat's Milk Soap's and Lotions, and Farm Fresh eggs.  We will be at the November Market the 7th, 14th, and 21st.

Organic Farm at Bear Creek  ( New Richmond, OH.)

We plan to be at the market one more time, Sunday November 21, when we will feature our products in holiday gift boxes and baskets.

Sheltowee Farm( Lexington, Ky) We will be bringing their regular assortment of our wonderful shiitake, oyster, and lion's mane mushrooms.  We will also have some of our do-it-yourself mushroom kits for sale - great for gifts! We will also be carrying pasta from Forkable Feast - come and enjoy. 

Will be bringing Certified Naturally Grown Salad greens, arugula, carrots, radish's, green onions, sunflower shoots, micro mix, fresh baby rosemary, basil, mint, oregano, marjoram, dried pepper powders and mustards.

Willow Pond Farm  (Oxford,OH.)- We will be bringing to November market beets, parsnips, carrots, radishes, garlic, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, broccolini, kale, swiss chard, mustard greens, pea tendrils, sweet potatoes, butternut and acorn squash, dried peppers, asst. of greens, and tomatoes.

Bergefurds Farm(Wilmington, OH.) - We will have winter squash, indian corn, mini pumpkins, regular pumpkins, watermelon, peas, potatoes, peppers and maybe a few tomatoes and zucchini.