A flowering plant in the amaranth family. The seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains. It is gluten-free, one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids, high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

A green, leafy, cruciferous vegetable that is rich in nutrients. Possible benefits include helping manage blood pressure, boosting digestive health, and protecting against cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Root vegetable usually orange in color, though purple, black, red, white, and yellow cultivars exist. Carrots are a good source of vitamin K and B6.

Member of the Allium genus of flowering plants that includes garlic, shallots, leeks, and chives. They are nutrient dense and an excellent sources of vitamin C, sulphuric compounds, flavonoids and phytochemicals. Onions are packed with B vitamins, folate, pyridoxine, as well as potassium.

A species in the onion genus, Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion. It is a common seasoning worldwide. Most of its health benefits are caused by sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed or chewed. It contains manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, fiber, calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin B1.

Any member of the genus Thymus of aromatic perennial evergreen herbs in the mint family Lamiaceae. Thymes are relatives of the oregano genus Origanum. They have culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses, and the species most commonly cultivated and used for culinary purposes is Thymus vulgaris.

A flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is a culinary herb, used for the flavor of its leaves, which can be more flavorful when dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity.

A woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. It is a good source of iron, calcium, and vitamin B-6. It has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, improves digestion, enhances memory and concentration, has neurological protection, prevents brain aging as well as cancer.