Better yet, combine broccoli with tomatoes, says a new University of Illinois study on the effects of diet on prostate cancer. According to study co-author, Kirstie Canene-Adams: “Older men with slow-growing prostate cancer who have chosen watchful waiting over chemotherapy and radiation should seriously consider altering their diets to included more tomatoes and broccoli.”

No problem in our pizza and pasta-loving house. With this quick, easy recipe, adapted from Andrew Weil‘s original, we even get our grandsons to eat tons of the green stuff.

Cut up one bunch of broccoli or use a packet of florets. Save the stalks for broccoli cheddar soup, another favorite around here. Place in large sauce pan.

Add 2-3 cloves of garlic, mashed, about 1/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a dash of red pepper flakes.

Cover pan tightly and bring to boil, then lower heat and steam until crisp-tender. The broccoli should be bright green. Don’t walk away because the water boils away quickly. Overcooked broccoli (brownish) is what gives the vegetable its bad name. Ideally, you’ll have a small quantity of delicious garlic-infused broth to pour over the broccoli.

Enjoy with a tomato sauce pizza or pasta. Do it again tomorrow.