spinach is considered a green leafy vegetable and originated about 2000 years ago in ancient persia from which it was introduced to india and ancient china via nepal as the “persian vegetable”.

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cucumbers seem to be the most dutch vegetable one can think of but that is actually not true: they originated a long time ago in india and have been eaten for over 3000 years.

cucumbers are awesome! find out why!

while orange carrots are the most popular and available ones in europe, it is believed that the first carrots that were eaten, were purple and yellow as they are the first ones to be described in delivered notes and documents from the past.

Healthy carrots! Why you should eat more.

beetroots form the taproot of the beet plant. they are the large bodies from which new roots sprout again. besides this edible body that is called beetroot, red beet, garden beet or dinner beet, the leaves of the beet plant can also be eaten and are called beet greens.

Why you need to eat more beets.

we all love quinoa!

quinoa is a seed that belongs to the amaranth family and originates in bolivia and peru. although the color of quinoa seeds only ranges from beige to brown and dark red, the crops of this plant shine in a vibrant red, pink, orange or green.

mangos are awesome! 😀⁠⁠

they are extremely high in antioxidants which makes them great foods for healthy-looking skin, hair, and nails. The combination of vitamins a and c they provide makes them great immunity boosters. they support eye and heart health and have been positively tested to stop the growth of certain cancer cells.

mushrooms contain powerful polysaccharides called beta-glucans, which have been found to help fight inflammation and balance the immune system. 💗🙅🏾⁠

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jalapeños don't actually burn your mouth! ⁠

there's a chemical called capsaïcin that tricks your mouth into feeling like it's being burned 🔥 that's why spicy food hurts. the pain is all in your head 🤯 ⁠find out more here!

the olive tree is amongst the oldest cultivated trees in the world. a mature tree delivers up to 20 kilograms of olives that can be made into 3-4 liters of oil. in history, olives were used as gifts and a sign of wealth.

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to milden the flavor, you can add it to a hot dish and let it cook or bake for a while. to increase the flavor make sure you use the stems as well and add the cilantro raw, only at the end. ⁠⁠

they pair well with tomato, mango, cucumber, noodles, rice, tofu, and much more.

they have been linked to lowered cholesterol, lowered blood pressure, healthy bones, reduced inflammation, blood cell formation, blood sugar control, a healthy immune system, and thyroid health.⁠

⁠their strong positive influence on the thyroid makes them beneficial for anyone suffering from hormonal imbalances, women during menopause or to aid the pain during menstruation. ⁠

fraud! 🚨 🥜 peanuts, groundnuts, goobers, or monkey nuts are actually legumes. ⁠

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while real nuts grow on trees, peanuts grow in pods that mature underground; just like the legumes lentils and peas that grow beneath the surface. ⁠other nut frauds include cashews, walnuts, pistachios, and almonds. ⁠

onions are a great weapon in the prevention of osteoporosis, as they possibly increase bone mass and bone density! ⁠

onions also have antibacterial properties and work as a great natural detoxifier in the body.⁠

they are less crunchy than other types of seeds for example chia or sesame seeds. this makes them great to add to food to enhance other flavors. 🌱⁠

try using them for homemade muesli or energy bars and you will have a great, tasty snack. ⁠

pumpkin seeds, obviously coming from pumpkins, are native to mexico as well as north, south and central america. the word “pepita” is consistent with this heritage, since in mexico the spanish phrase “pepita the calabaza” means “little seed of squash”.

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tofu has been linked to breast cancer prevention in women and prostate cancer prevention in men, lower cholesterol, a reduction of blood sugar levels and bone loss in elderly people, and decreased symptoms of menopause in women.⁠

try it out! there are endless recipes out there! 😋⁠

avocados are often used as a tastemaker in salads but they are much more versatile than that! as their neutral taste makes them compatible with both savory as well as sweet foods you can use them instead of butter on your bread, put them in smoothies to up your vitamin absorption or even bake with them for more moisture or use them for ice cream. find out more!

in contrary to common belief, rocket, or arugula, is not a salad but a cruciferous vegetable that belongs to the mustard family. the mustard characteristics of this plant show itself in the slightly peppery taste. the strongness of this taste depends on the weather conditions the plant grew in and when it was harvested. find out more!