A good source of beta carotene, lutein, fiber, vit. K, potassium, and biotin. The skin holds a lot of nutrients so give your carrots a good scrub and keep the skins on!
Fresh onions haven't been cured for storing yet. They taste and function like a cured onion however. Low in calories but high in vit. C, B9 and B6 and potassium.
Source of vit. C, folate, antioxidants and iron and more. Tastiest roasted. Grate, cube or spiralize raw beets and freeze for later. Try grating beets into pancake batter.
Low in calories and high in vit. C, A and flavonoids plus other antioxidants including fiber. It’s also low on the glycemic index. Celery is a great vehicle for peanut butter, tuna salad or egg salad.
A bitter green can be eaten raw or cooked. Slice thinly to add to soups or salads. Use in place of any green. Rich in calcium, vit. A and C and potassium.
Related to carrots and parsley roots, parsnips have a sweet, slightly nutty flavour. High in fiber, vit C, K and folate and other micro-nutrients and antioxidants.
