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Spinach Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that originated in Persia. It belongs to the amaranth family and is related to beets and quinoa....

Kale Like other leafy greens, kale is well-known for its health-promoting qualities, including its nutrient density and antioxidant content. A cup (67 grams) of raw kale contains plenty...

Garlic Garlic has a long history of use as a medicinal plant, with roots tracing all the way back to ancient China and Egypt. The main active...

Carrots Carrots are packed with vitamin A, providing 428% of the daily recommended value in just one cup. They contain beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives carrots their...

Brussels Sprouts Like broccoli, Brussels sprouts are a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables and contain the same health-promoting plant compounds. Brussels sprouts also contain...

Broccoli Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables. It is rich in a sulfur-containing plant compound known as glucosinolate, as well as sulforaphane, a by-product of...

WATERMELON The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a large, sweet fruit originally from southern Africa. It’s related to cantaloupe, zucchini, pumpkin, and cucumber. Watermelon is packed with...

TOMATOES: The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a fruit from the nightshade family native to South America. Despite botanically being a fruit, it’s generally eaten and prepared...

ORANGES: Oranges are among the world’s most popular fruits. Also called sweet oranges, they grow on orange trees and belong to a large group of fruits...