The 13 Fruits and Vegetables You Should be Eating

 

The 13 Fruits and Vegetables You Should be Eating

Eggplant has a high nutritional value making it a good addition to any diet. Eggplant is not just one fruit, but it has more of an ability to adapt and change than other fruits.

Daikon radish is a great root crop for the winter. The roots are white and long, yet they taste mild. Daikon radish is often used in Japanese cooking to make popular dishes like gyudon, kimchi, and miso soup. This root vegetable can be grown in both cool or warm climates making it good worldwide.

Jackfruit is a famously prolific fruit. It can be eaten fresh, which contains high levels of fiber and protein, or it can be dried. The fruit is also rich in vitamins A, B6 and C. This fruit has been compared to pineapple because of its sweet taste that is often compared to the smell of pineapples.

The green pepper is a type of chili pepper specific to the Capsicum genus. It has usually been used either fresh, pickled, or as an ingredient in sauces. Many people enjoy adding green pepper to their salads and stir-fry dishes. It also tastes great when mashed up into a traditional cucumber salad and topped with vinegar, salt and black pepper.

Curcumin, the main active chemical compound in turmeric, has been found to have a wide range of health benefits. For example, curcumin may help fight cancer. Many turmeric recipes are based on this compound and its many health benefits.

Kiwifruit is a fruit with an edible pelt of white flesh surrounding a significant fuzzy exterior skin. The most critical component of the fruit is the furry outer skin, which contains nutrients and natural antioxidants called polyphenols that make kiwi fruits extremely good for your health. Kiwifruit also contains vitamin C, fiber, potassium and other essential nutrients.

 

More cold-weather berries can allow for more colorful gardening this summer and be a great addition to your diet! Little leafy vegetables like kale or bok choy are great additions to salads for their crunchiness and subtle yet beautiful colors.

The jalapeño pepper is a type of chili pepper common in Mexico. The jalapeño has usually been used either fresh, pickled, or ingredient in sauces. Many people enjoy adding jalapeños to their salads and stir-fry dishes. It also tastes great when mashed up into a traditional cucumber salad and topped with vinegar, salt and black pepper.