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.
Since they contain about 3% sugar, they are more like a sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) than a true potato (Solanum tuberosum). Sweet potatoes are actually storage roots, while true potatoes are technically referred to as tubers. Taro has a long list of common names throughout tropical countries of the world, including cocoyam, kolocasi and ocumo.
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.