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Is Broccoli a Nightshade? Separating Fact from Common Nutrition Diet Myths

Oct 29, 2025 •

4 min read

Over 2,700 species belong to the nightshade family (*Solanaceae*), but *is broccoli a nightshade*? No, this cruciferous powerhouse is completely unrelated, belonging instead to the mustard family and debunking a common myth in the world of nutrition diet advice.