Soybean

• Key nutrients: Plant protein, unsaturated fats, fiber, iron, folate, and isoflavones.

• Benefits: Provides protein for muscle maintenance and tissue repair; unsaturated fats support heart health when replacing saturated fats; isoflavones have antioxidant and biological activities.

White Radish (Daikon)

• Key nutrients: Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and glucosinolates.

• Benefits: Vitamin C supports immune function and collagen formation; fiber supports bowel regularity; glucosinolates are plant compounds studied for their potential protective biological effects.

Carrot

• Key nutrients: Beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, and potassium.

• Benefits: Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A as needed, supporting normal vision, immune function, and healthy skin. Fiber supports digestive health.

Pear

• Key nutrients: Dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and polyphenols.

• Benefits: Fiber supports bowel regularity and beneficial gut bacteria; water content contributes to hydration; polyphenols provide antioxidant activity.

Broccoli

• Key nutrients: Vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, fiber, and glucosinolates.

• Benefits: Supports normal immune function, blood clotting, and bone health. Its glucosinolate-derived compounds, including sulforaphane precursors, are studied for their roles in cellular defense pathways.

Cabbage

• Key nutrients: Vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and glucosinolates.

• Benefits: Supports immune function, normal blood clotting, and digestive health. Contains plant compounds with antioxidant activity.

Brussels Sprout

• Key nutrients: Vitamins C and K, folate, fiber, and glucosinolates.

• Benefits: Supports immune function, bone health, and normal cell division. Fiber helps support gut health, while glucosinolate-derived compounds are studied for their biological effects.

Radish Leaf

• Key nutrients: Beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and calcium.

• Benefits: Supports normal vision, immune function, blood clotting, and bone maintenance. Its fiber also contributes to digestive health.

Spinach

• Key nutrients: Folate, vitamins K and A precursors, lutein, zeaxanthin, and magnesium.

• Benefits: Folate supports normal cell division; vitamin K contributes to blood clotting and bone health; lutein and zeaxanthin accumulate in the retina and help protect against oxidative stress.

Cauliflower

• Key nutrients: Vitamin C, folate, fiber, and glucosinolates.

• Benefits: Supports normal immune function and cell division; fiber contributes to digestive health; glucosinolates provide compounds involved in plant defense and human biological research.

Green Bell Pepper

• Key nutrients: Vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, fiber, and carotenoids.

• Benefits: Vitamin C supports immune function, collagen formation, and iron absorption from plant foods; vitamin B6 supports normal nervous system function and energy metabolism.