Bok Choi

Bok Choi

For those of you who love stir fry, pak choi (also spelled bok choy or bok choi) is the perfect addition to your recipes. It adds a certain crispy texture. High in vitamins A and C, one cup of pak choi provides more than 100% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA)...
Red Kale

Red Kale

Often labeled a “super food”, kale is high in beneficial nutrients. Use it raw in smoothies or salads, or enjoy it lightly steamed or sautéed. An added note: when using fresh kale in salads, “massage” the leaves lightly with your fingertips, to...
Tomatoes

Tomatoes

The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike.  An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C.  They can be baked,...
Broccoli

Broccoli

Broccoli is one of those versatile vegetables that is excellent on a veggie tray, used in salads, or lightly steamed.  A very low calorie vegetable, it contains just 34 calories per 100 grams.  Broccoli is high in vitamins A, C, calcium, potassium, and iron.  It is...
Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days.  While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E.  In addition to using as a snack, either...