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Cucumbers

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and wounds and helps the immune system.

Eggplant

Nutrition Benefits Low in sodium: may help reduce high blood pressure. Fiber: supports digestive health, helps reduce cholesterol levels, and may lower your risk of heart disease. Selection Choose firm and glossy eggplants that are heavy for their size and without breaks in the skin. Storing Store uncut in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Cooked eggplant will last 3–5 days in the refrigerator. Cleaning Rinse eggplant under cool running water before cooking. Preparing Take a whole eggplant and make small slits in the sides. Bake at 400°F until soft, about 35–40 min. Allow to cool. Then cut in half and scoop out flesh. Season with your favorite spices or sauce. Add to pasta or hummus. Peel eggplant with a vegetable peeler before cutting into cubes or just cut into cubes. The skin is edible! Try tossing eggplant cubes in ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette and refrigerating for an hour beforehand for a real flavor boost! Drain any excess vinaigrette. Toss with oil before roasting.  

Garlic

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and helps the immune system.

Grapes

Nutrition Benefits Low in sodium: may help reduce high blood pressure.

Greens/Lettuce

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin A: helps with seeing at night and helps immune system.

Fresh Herbs

Nutrition Benefits Low in sodium: may help reduce high blood pressure.

Kale and Collard Greens

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin A: helps with seeing at night and helps the immune system.

Kiwi Fruit

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and wounds and helps the immune system.

Kohlrabi

Leeks

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin C: helps heal cuts and wounds and helps the immune system.

Melon

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin A: helps with seeing at night and helps the immune system.

Mango

Nutrition Benefits Vitamin A: helps with seeing at night and helps the immune system.