Winter is the season of green vegetables and the best time to fuel your body with the right nutrients for building immunity against infections. Broccoli, an edible green plant in the cabbage family, is a storehouse of all wonderful nutrients like iron, protein, potassium, vitamins, antioxidants and fibre. This cruciferous vegetable can be used to prepare many healthy preparations in winter that will not only fill your tummy but also improve your overall well-being. Broccoli can be consumed raw or cooked. You can steam it, include in soups, stir-fry and even use it in your homemade pizza base.