Vegetables

Mint, but the intense director's cut. Higher concentration of menthol and essential oils than soil-grown mint — the aroma is its nutrient content s...

The underrated workhorse. A natural source of apigenin, luteolin, and phthalides — compounds studied for blood pressure support. Celery is the quie...

Kale with extra personality. The curly leaves hold onto dressing and olive oil exceptionally well — boosting absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, ...

The superfood that earned the title. More vitamin K than any other commonly eaten vegetable, plus iron, calcium, and more vitamin C than an orange....

The lettuce that dresses up. More antioxidants than green lettuces, thanks to the anthocyanins responsible for that deep burgundy hue. Lollo Rosso ...

The Caesar's chosen leaf. Surprisingly rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate — considerably more nutritious than iceberg. Romaine is what happen...

The lettuce that put lettuce on the map. Incredibly low-calorie, high in water, and gentle on digestion — the unfussy lettuce that actually gets ea...

Candy, but make it a vegetable. High in lutein and zeaxanthin — eye-supporting antioxidants that concentrate in the yellow kernels. Sweet corn has ...

Kitchen magic in leaf form. A traditional source of iron, calcium, and mahanimbine — a compound studied for cholesterol support. Curry leaves are o...

The salad-aisle showstopper. Vitamin K powerhouse, plus magnesium and plant pigments (betalains) that are anti-inflammatory. Rainbow chard is the v...

The herb that means business. Traditionally used for memory, digestion, and sore throats — and now backed by actual research on all three. Sage is ...

The herb hiding on the plate. Gram for gram, parsley has more vitamin C than citrus — and three times more vitamin K than kale. Parsley has spent d...

The golden child of the tomato world. Lower in acidity than red varieties, making them gentler on sensitive stomachs — and richer in beta-carotene....

Bring your own cold water. Rich in capsaicin — a compound that boosts metabolism, circulation, and (arguably) the will to live. A good green chilli...