Boron is widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. Itâs found to a much lesser extent in animal foods and most grains. Thus, a diet that emphasizes meats, eggs, milk and bread at the expense of fruits and vegetables is highly unbalanced with respect to this potentially essential nutrient.
Weâve got something new and exotic to replace traditional seasonal vegetables like potatoes, beets, carrots and winter squashes that youâll love. Hailing from around the world, our 5 new favorite roots and tubers are nutritious, delicious and perfect for this seasonâs stews, soups and roasts. Introduce your kitchen to the likes of cassava, jerusalem artichoke, yacon, oca, and reedmace for an exciting eating experience.
The four-petal flowers from these veggies resemble a cross or crucifer, hence the name. Broccoli is probably the best known cruciferous vegetable. Like Brussels sprouts, rapini, cabbage (green), cauliflower and turnips (white), it forms a head..Others-known as the headless crucifers - include dark green leafy vegetables like kale and collard greens. Broccoli is a good source of potassium. 2  Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are good sources of dietary fiber and rich in magnesium. 3  Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and rapini contain carotenoids such as beta-carotene. 4  Red cabbage and radishes supply anthocyanins.