Broccoli Sprouts for Mild Ulcerative Colitis

Inclusion Criteria: * Documented endoscopic diagnosis of ulcerative colitis * Currently being treated with a stable dose of 5-ASAs, steroids, or any other medication approved for ulcerative colitis * If on 5-ASA, no dose changes within 2 weeks before the Day 0 visit * If on steroids, prednisone dose not more than 20 mg daily and entocort not more than 9 mg daily, with no dose changes within 2 weeks before the Day 0 visit * All other medications require a stable dose for at least 8 weeks prior to enrollment. * No dose changes to any IBD medication anticipated for the duration of the study * Body Mass Index (BMI) values 18.5-40 kg/m2 * Not on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or receiving tube feeds. * Ability to understand the study procedures, benefits and risks, and sign a written informed consent document. * Able to fill out questionnaires regarding dietary intakes, bowel symptoms, and study experience Exclusion Criteria: * Taking Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) * Following a medically-prescribed diet, on Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), or tube feeds * Newly diagnosed (within past month), or uncontrolled diabetes or cardiovascular disease * Antibiotics in the previous 2 weeks * Consumption of more than 5 ½ cups of servings/day of fruits and vegetables as assessed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Diet History Questionaire III online Food Questionnaire. * A known allergy or sensitivity to cruciferous vegetables like arugula, bok choy, broccol…