Leafy greens — for vitamin K, beta-carotene, folate, iron, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants
Cruciferous veg — for vitamins C & K, folate, fiber, calcium, glucosinolates (anti-cancer compounds)
Alliums — for vitamins C & B6, manganese, selenium, allicin (antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory)
Nightshades — for vitamins C and A (from lycopene), potassium
Root veg — for vitamin A (carrots), folate, potassium, nitrates (beets)
Leguminous veg — for protein, fiber, iron, folate, magnesium, potassium
Gourds — for vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A (pumpkin)
Starchy veg — for complex carbs, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6
Stem veg — for fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B9 & K, potassium, antioxidants
Sea veg — for iodine, iron, calcium, magnesium
Fungi — for B vitamins, selenium, potassium, ergothioneine (an antioxidant)
