Nutrition Facts: Week 3 CSA Vegetables
Please note that small shares (including every-other-week shares) receive all the above except cabbage, summer squash, parsley, and radishes.
CABBAGE rich in cancer-inhibiting glucosinolates
BOK CHOI high vitamin A protects your cells from free radicals
SUMMER SQUASH good source of potassium, an electrolyte that also helps build muscle and proteins
PARSLEY really high iron content; off-the-chart antioxidants
KALE per calorie, kale has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk
CHARD rich in folate for healthy circulation and neurological development of unborn babies
CUT GREENS high in antioxidants, folate, vitamins A and C, iron and fiber
CARROTS famously high vitamin A for good eyesight
RADISHES good levels of anti-cancer isothiocyanates and antioxidant vitamin C
BASIL vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, and magnesium
LETTUCE fiber for lower cholesterol and good blood sugar levels
BEETS unique source of antioxidants, good liver tonic and blood cleanser