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I was VERY surprised by this powerhouse vegetable
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I came across a study that determined what the most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables were. These so-called "powerhouse fruits and vegetables" were ranked in order of nutrient density, and the highest-ranked plant caught me by surprise! "Powerhouse" kind of sounds like one of those new-school buzzwords (like "superfood") that aren't based on any scientific standards, but I just found out it's a legitimate classification (per the CDC) for foods that have high levels of essential nutrients per 100-calorie serving. The CDC actually came out with a list of 41 powerhouse fruits and vegetables, and whaddya knowâcruciferous vegetables and leafy greens all came out on top! (Compare that to tomatoes, which appeared on the bottom half of the list.) So what's on the list?
Seasonal tipsP.S. The most nutrient-dense vegetables are also the most cold-tolerant in a garden. Here's what you should be growing.â |
Garden Betty
For people who want to grow more food with less work. đ± This is my weekly newsletter loved by 38,000+ subscribersâhere's what one of them had to say: "These are not the regular run-of-the-mill garden-based emails. You actually touch on more unusual tidbits that encourage me to keep growing and learning."