WHEN IT COMES TO VEGGIES, broccoli is the top choice of most bodybuilders. The cruciferous vegetable perhaps deserves top billing simply because one hearty stalk (about 1,5 cups chopped) helps the body stockpile an enormous amount of vitamins and minerals that are important not only for muscle recovery, but for maximizing metabolic functions. There's more — here are five reasons why every serious weightlifter should consume broccoli.

#1 IT CONTAINS CHROMIUM.