3. Brussels Sprouts
Like other cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, brussels sprouts have healthy amounts of vitamin C, potassium, folate and the plant chemicals that protect against cancer. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that helps repair wounds, boosts the immune system and helps the body absorb the nonheme iron found in brussels sprouts.
Magazine recipe: Lemon Nut Brussels Sprouts
9. Cauliflower
Like all other cruciferous veggies, cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C and is very low in calories, weighing in at about 25 calories per cup (250 mL) of florets. Although raw cauliflower has more folate than cooked, it's still very healthy either way.
Magazine recipe: Roasted Cauliflower
5. Squash
Squashes that fall into this category are acorn, butternut, delicata, sweet dumpling, Hubbard and other firm, thick-skinned, bright-fleshed varieties. A general rule is the richer the orange colour of the flesh, the denser it is in nutrients, such as beta-carotene, folate and potassium. Squash keeps for weeks or even months in a cool, dark place, so stock up on all the interesting varieties as they become available.
Magazine recipe: Grilled Acorn Squash with Balsamic Drizzle
