| Potato |
Potatoes are vegetables, but they have a lot of starches in them. Potatoes are an important part of the world's diet. The word potatoe comes from the Spanish word patata. Potatoes contain many vitamins and minerals. Potatoes are called spuds sometimes. |
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Broccoli |
Broccoli is from Italy. It has been eaten there since the 6th Century BC. Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family. It is high in Vitamin C along with Vitamin A and fiber. The average American eats over 4 pounds of broccoli yearly. Broccoli can help prevent diabetes in adults. |
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Carrot |
The part of the carrot we eat is called the taproot. Carrots were originally white or purple. When first grown, carrots were used for their leaves and seeds rather than their roots which is now what we know as carrots. Holtville, California calls itself the Carrot Capital of the World and has a carrot festival annually. |
Brussel Sprouts brussel sprout facts |
The earliest recorded reference in Brussels sprouts dates back only to 1796. Overcooking can also make them mushy, which is why steaming or stir-frying them should be preferred to boiling. The ancient Chinese recommended brussel sprouts as a treatment for bowel problems. |