I Ranked Every Vegetable In The Produce Section (By Nutrition)

Discover the best of the produce aisle in this epic showdown, where we rank the healthiest vegetables you can buy! 🥦🥕🥬
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Are you overwhelmed by the variety in the produce section? 🤔 Have you ever wondered which vegetables pack the biggest health punch? 🥦
Problem solved. We bought every vegetable in the produce section and ranked them by nutrition. 🛒 Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just starting your plant-based journey, this guide will help you make the best choices for your health! 😊
Key Highlights:
Intro - 0:00
Leafy Greens - 0:52
Gourd Family - 5:50
Pod Veggies - 7:55
Onion/Allium Family - 8:49
Cruciferous Veggies - 11:06
Root Veggies - 13:35
Mushrooms - 14:35
Veggie Misfits - 15:51
My Thoughts On Veggie Rankings - 18:39
Top 10 Veggies - 19:49
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[@TheVeganGym]

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[@nitaweitzel822]

Stop giving your opinion on how you hate etc or that you don't eat whatever I thought this was to tell the nutrition content of vegetables

[@HidingFromFate]

​@@nitaweitzel822there probably exists in AI generated version of this kind of list by now, sans the personal perspective and humor component. Different strokes for different folks as the saying goes.

[@HidingFromFate]

I know you can't cover every vegetable but a little surprised that watercress didn't get assessed. My general impression has been from seeing other types of 'best vegetable' lists over the years is that watercress is one of the elite veggies. It's only available in two out of the five grocery stores by me so maybe that's part of it. Not very common perhaps, compared to most of those others.

[@TheVeganGym]

@@nitaweitzel822I shared my opinion to make the video a bit more interesting 🙂 My opinion had no impact on the rankings 🌱

[@christineow]

@@TheVeganGym Loved your commentary!!! Keep it up! It does make the video much more interesting and enjoyable.

[@mnemo7096]

Can u rank other stuff next please, like fruits, grains, legumes etc?

[@TheVeganGym]

Already in the works 😉 Great idea! 💡

[@mnemo7096]

@@TheVeganGym cool, cant wait

[@chookitty6716]

@@TheVeganGym and beans pls :)

[@KingBamBam712]

Beans are legumes, I just learned this today 😂@@chookitty6716

[@mikesleckman8927]

Awesome

[@kristenhamsley7157]

True Southern USA girl here: we grow okra in our garden every summer. The plants can grow over 6ft tall and the pods are harvested almost everyday. The flowers are beautiful and the bees love them! The okra plant hails from Africa originally. so many African dishes use okra. Okra has mucilage properties, so when cooked it creates a thin, clear, viscous type “slime” that is perfect for thickening stews, typically seen in Louisiana gumbo. Cooking okra in water (steaming/boiling/stewing) encourages the sliminess. This can be polarizing for some. Eating wise: traditionally in the South, we batter and fry them cut into rings. but often we boil them, or stew them with summer tomatoes for stewed tomatoes and okra. I LOVE them by cutting the pods in 1/2 down the length, rubbing them in olive oil and spices, and air frying them! It’s so good and not very slimy. Pro Tip: you want very young pods that are about petite thumb sized or less. It doesn’t matter if the pod has ribs or is smooth. You just want them young so they are tender and not tough. I can’t seems to find any in our local grocery that are worth eating. It is a regional vegetable in the South and it’s so much more flavorful and tender if you grow it yourself. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND CONTENT. Keep up the good work encouraging us all to eat more fiber and whole plant foods. This is the key to a long healthy life! 💪🏻🌱🥦

[@TheVeganGym]

This is super informative, thank you for your okra expertise! 🙂The "slime" aspect does sound polarizing 😅, but I could see it working well in the dishes you described! I'm so glad you enjoy our content!

[@robinnorris4774]

I feel compelled to say that I love your writing! It's so precise, yet says so much! :)

[@kimharding2246]

Okra is very easy to grow! In fact, I cut down my plants last fall, but they came back this summer! I live in New Jersey and was surprised by this!

[@papanicks]

Love okra, eat it at least 4 times a week in soups, stews, and stirfries

[@whahala555]

@@TheVeganGym I personally enjoy the smallest ones raw.

[@ceeemm1901]

The difference between "Intelligence" and "Wisdom"? Intelligence is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha love this!! Absolutely! 💚

[@cazzawazzadingdong5139]

😂 love this!

[@Niki.kinddiet]

How can anyone not like arugula?! The peppery bitterness is awesome! 😮

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha I'm glad it works for some people! 😃

[@dani8shawn]

I'm with him, I didn't like arugula. Not good. I didn't like it's pepper bitter taste. No thx

[@demesrvl6761]

The "pepperiness" goes good with all food Mexican/Latin American

[@gohawks3571]

I guess I'll hide my comment here, since he's trying to do a good service 😁 HOW CAN YOU PUT KALE ABOVE ARUGULA?! PEPPERY, SPICY, DELICIOUS ARUGULA?!!!😂😂😂 Thank you; I feel better 🤣

[@BarbaraStevenVids]

I want to like arugula but to me it tastes like spinach that went bad.

[@FStandsForFun]

Not leaving out the mushrooms for being funghi, actually deserves a peace nobelprice award. for real. 😮❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha thank you for the Nobel Peace Prize!! I have to always remind myself that I'm not only a plant eater but also a fungus eater!

[@BinjayMister]

a fruits version of this video would be amazing!

[@TheVeganGym]

This may already be in the works in some sort...👀

[@doracsiky]

Diversity is key in nutrition, and so is fiber. We should aim for 30+ plants a week, for a healthy microbiome and a healthy body and mind overall.

[@TheVeganGym]

I totally agree! 🙌🌱

[@TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo]

Oh you mean one piece of steak and that's all

[@FaithHope21]

​@TrevorFosterTheFosterDojo are you a carnivore dieter?

[@oabh1808]

You say that after all the proof that has come to light over the past few years concerning the history of the vegetable/fiber recommendations and the fact that every pro-vegetable study/anti-meat study is observational? every time the dataset increases in function that allows to single out any confounding factor, the correlation between meat and cancer is virtually removed, and the health benefit from plants is also reduced. Meat, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Fruits, Berries. This is human nutrition. This is what we went through evolution with that allowed us to evolve from apes. This is why our secum became unusable(part of the colon that ferments vegetables and makes their nutrients more easily absorbed), and why our brains grew...it was the nutrition from the meat, and the action of hunting, making fire, adapting to the environment to survive...The whole theory behind vegetables and fiber being so important is based on the theory that animal products are bad, but this couldn't be further from the truth...and it's also based on the idea that cholesterol = bad, which has been FUCKING PROVEN by now to be totally incorrect, even the goddamn WHO came out with a statement saying that there's not quite enough proof for causation between dietary cholesterol and atherosclerosis/plaque...it's caused by insulin resistance, leading to poor healing of the arteries when they're constantly damaged by the pressure of the blood, aswell as a higher general blood pressure (obesity), which results in cholesterol getting stuck in the damaged lining of the arteries(note how people almost never get plaque in the blood vessels, hint hint). Oh...and the origin of the vegetable recommendations? yeah...it came from the seventh Adventist church, and the Birmingham study, which both have EXTREME flaws...only based on observations, correlation, not causation. It's the obesity, the seed oils, the trans-fats, the burnt food, the additives, the lack of physical activity, the consumption of extremely processed foods like candy in large quantities, stress etc...THIS...is what's causing the majority of health issues relating to lifestyle, NOT the meat, NOT the amount of fiber, NOT the lack of plant foods...here's a thought experiment, if you give fruit to babies, they love it...if you give meat to babies, they love it...try to give them plant foods like broccoli, kale, spinach etc, let's see how their pure instincts void of external influences or biases reacts :). Oh, and btw, if you don't believe me, wait and see...you'll be proven wrong in due time, the truth always surfaces, oh yes. 🤫Evidence>Belief.

[@TZ2OurLittleDogToo]

I just toss the whole butternut squash in my oven and bake it. Partially baked or fully baked - depending on how I want to use it. Once cooled, this makes it much softer and easier to handle, cut and prepare than dealing with a brick hard raw butternut. Easy enough to bake it the day before you want to use it, then store in fridge so it is cooled and ready when I need it.

[@ericmalitz]

Temp/time?

[@TheVeganGym]

That's a fantastic method! Baking the butternut squash whole certainly simplifies handling and prepping it, whether you use it partially or fully baked. Storing it in the fridge for later use is a smart move too. Thanks for sharing your tip!

[@TZ2OurLittleDogToo]

@@ericmalitz Bake at 400 F for 1 hour or until tender, depending on size. Take it out earlier if you only want to do a partial bake to soften it a little to add to a recipe that still needs cooking/baking time.

[@davidblumer3586]

Thanks. I'll have to try this. I normally throw away the entire bottom round part and just cut up the stemmy long part.

[@ericmalitz]

@@TZ2OurLittleDogToodo you save the seeds?

[@franciscachesca]

How on earth can you keep delivering better content when all your previous videos are already a 10/10? You continue to amaze with the things you come up with and the information you give us. Nicest and most helpful channel on the internet.

[@TheVeganGym]

What a kind comment! Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 😊 We have an amazing team and we all work together. I couldn't do it alone! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@jacqueellis6615]

I must be a nutrition nerd because this was one of the most exciting videos I have seen in a long time. And the idea of styling the big pile of veggies for the photo shoot had me very jealous! LOL. Can't wait for the fruit video.

[@oneloveonebeing]

this channel deserves 1 million subscribers!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for the support! 🙏 We’ll get there 💪🌱😎

[@catlyn777]

I love your positivity, encouragement, and humor. It’s very valuable in this world. I hope you are well and happy too!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the amazingly kind words! It really means a lot to hear and it pushes me and my team to make more engaging and encouraging content for my viewers!! 💚

[@douniadjebbar7187]

I second that 😊🌱

[@DoctorRevers]

Nice clean info packed video. Great job. So when people say plant based is “too restrictive” or they “had nothing to eat” we can point them to this video as a start. Haven’t even gotten into fruits (should/could be the majority of a healthy diet) nuts or seeds. And a ton more veggies out there to choose from. Opposite of restrictive or limited. Will you be doing a similar video with fruits? That would be fun.

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha exactly! Plant-based is not restrictive at all. And yes, we’ll be doing a similar video with fruits 🍉😊

[@lisamarie81]

I watch a lot of your videos and I just wanted to say I absolutely love your sense of humour. Great information!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words 🙏 I really appreciate it! - Leif 😊

[@rhodabaruch4]

I’ve wanted this video forever! Thank you!

[@johnnyblue4799]

Arugula tastes great... and what's bitter to the tongue is sweet for the heart...

[@TheVeganGym]

Love that line although I'm confident I could make every one of these veggies taste great given enough testing! 😃💚

[@oabh1808]

@@TheVeganGym If you need to highly temper with the food against your instincts, do you believe you're doing eating what your body wants? :)

[@ArsalanKhan-cx7ej]

Brilliant work as always.

[@donnavogt433]

Absolutely LOVE what you did here !! Thank you!!

[@TheVeganGym]

That's so great to hear!! Got a favorite veggie from our list? 😄🌱

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Your channel is THE BEST all around!!! I appreciate you SO MUCH!!

[@TheVeganGym]

Aww thank you so much! I appreciate the support! 😊

[@lindaborland5123]

I love your sense of humor!! Thank you for putting out this type of info in a really interesting way.

[@TheVeganGym]

The key is putting the info out in a way that will keep people's attention so I'm glad it worked with you! 😃

[@erinbrand1311]

Wow this was awesome-Thank you for the effort it took to get this ranking accomplished! Happy to see some of my favorite veggies up there in the top ten!❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 🙏😊

[@makaylajenkins5097]

Bit of a hack with garlic, but the bulbs in bulk, spend an hour peeling them, and stick them in the freezer. When you want to use some, microwave them for about 15 seconds then use a garlic press or cut it up. Saves money and cuts down on prep when cooking a meal. 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

Wow! I have never heard this before but that sounds like a great idea. I definitely want to try that. 😄🌱

[@legohistory]

This video is pure gold and very informative. I like the editing style and appreciate the afford. Thanks!

[@TheVeganGym]

We've got some world-class editors so I'm glad the editing is being noticed! Glad you enjoyed the video. 💚

[@bellmj123]

Great video for its information, your delivery and sense of humor!!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed it so much!! I try to balance all of those as best I can. 😄

[@derekprieur5258]

Great video guys! Really looking forward to the rest of the series 🙌

[@TheVeganGym]

I'm really looking forward to filming more videos like this as well! This was a blast and I learned a lot! 😃

[@nap333]

Great video. Wondered about this many times!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found it helpful! This was a blast to film and hopefully we can do more like this in the future. 😃

[@helloworldcsofficial]

Great vid! More of this!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed it so much! I like the idea of these ranked videos so we may do more like this in the future! 😄

[@_jpsinger]

This is such a cool video idea! Love it guys

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you!! So glad to hear you're loving the content. 🌱

[@ims.to.sim7]

This video is incredible - thank you for your hard work!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊🙏

[@mayhu3282]

Very thankful for this video. And I signed up for the waiting list for the course too, and of course subscribed to the channel. I'm already planning two weekly dishes including the top ten ranking ones

[@bradybunch84a]

I didn't realize that jalapenos and garlic were so healthy. I knew kale was healthy but didn't realize just how healthy it really is. We love your expression of "crunchy water!"

[@TheVeganGym]

Yeah I was really surprised how high they ranked! 👌🌱 I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@douniadjebbar7187]

I love this so much 😍 I always try and look up different vegetables’ nutritional profile; it’s like a hobby of mine haha thank you for sharing 🌱

[@TheVeganGym]

This is your kind of video then haha!! Now you can flex that you know the top 10 list! 🌱

[@shoognboogadventures1722]

Wow! What a great video! Thank you!!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! Thank you for the kind words. 😃💚

[@plienair]

You want to use a little bit of arugula as a supporting character in a salad, but not as the lead. It just gives a bit more of a complex flavour profile when you're mixing various leafy greens. I's great when you use it sparingly.

[@TheVeganGym]

Good point! 🌱🙌

[@lilianazubyk4086]

True, I like it in caprese salad as a contrast to basil.

[@Evenkeelin]

Loved this video! Thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 💚

[@rickycarfan54]

really a wonderful video!!!! 👏👏

[@hn-ca24]

NIce video. I appreciate these ranking & review vids/

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you!! Which veggie surprised you the most? It was the jalapeño for me. 😄🌱

[@nuzhatchowdhury5385]

This was an incredible video, great job!

[@robyncaddell5269]

Great video. Thank you so much 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

You are so welcome! 😊🙏

[@Vanessa-fs7oz]

I'm only a few minutes into this video. But just last night, I was snacking on arugula like a rabbit. Everytime I eat it, I announce to the room how tasty arugula is. Idk why I love it so much but hearing you say how much you disliked it and seeing the arugula/Pedro cry about it compelled me to write this comment. 🌿😭 Any other arugula fans here?! It's my favorite leafy green. I love the zesty punch.

[@TheWiffers]

I hate it too lol. Glad you like it...maybe I just need to keep trying or put it in a smoothie.

[@thomas11271]

Great vid! Do a fruits ranking next?

[@TheVeganGym]

It could be in the pipeline! 👀

[@GypsyGyrl]

So glad I stumbled onto your channel! Being a new vegan, I'm thankful for all the info! I've already subscribed & getting all the alerts 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes!! That's great to hear. Please use our channel as a resource. I think you'll find our meal prep videos the most useful to start because they'll give you some super healthy and filling vegan meals! 💚

[@DannyFarrell]

Great video and info, thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found the video helpful!!

[@bexhatt]

Such a brilliant video thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Awesome to hear that you liked it so much! Got a favorite veggie of yours that made it to the list? 😄🌱

[@Pluzzie]

thank you mr. editor for the pleasing edits and visuals!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you noticed the editing! We have some world-class editors here. 😄🌱

[@wendy__lake]

What a great video!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed the video!! What veggie surprised you the most by its rank? 😃

[@kadencestevens9757]

This video was super well put together + entertaining!!! Keep it up 👏🏻

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much!! Keeping things informative and entertaining are the priorities here!! 😃

[@jayeshpatel9854]

Woah! That tableful of food at the beginning looks amazing! 😋🌱

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha I totally agree! It took some time to put together but it came together well! 🌱

[@mmirandaaaax]

This was awesome!!!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed the video so much!! 🌱

[@THEKINDHERO]

Loved this video, you earned a new subscriber, great content

[@TheVeganGym]

That's so awesome to hear!! What veggie surprised you most from the list? 😃

[@cindydavison5278]

Great vid! Thank you! You’re such a dork! In a good way! Informative and funny!

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha glad you enjoyed the video! What veggie caught you most off-guard by its ranking?

[@momoftwins95]

I'm new to your page. I am so glad the algorithms sent me your video today!! I love your post and will be sure to follow you!! You are thorough with your information and notes. THANK YOU!!!

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes yes yes!! Thank you so much! I pride myself on the thoroughness of the videos my team and I create, so it's awesome to hear that you noticed! 😄

[@housesittingtravellers952]

Fantastic! Thanks for the great content.

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you're loving it the content!! Any big surprises from your perspective for the list? 😃💚

[@kirstycarter]

It was the ones that didn’t get a big score that surprised me. Like zucchini.

[@twilajeanne7212]

Such an awesome video 😄 My daughter and I watched it together and cheered on our favorite veggies lol. I was surprised broccoli didn't get 2nd after kale and also thought celery would rank much higher!

[@TheVeganGym]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊🙏

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

This was fun and I learned a lot about you as well! 😂😁👏

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha glad you enjoyed the video! Yes you now know I am NOT an arugula person!! 😃

[@Kingsley4K]

I do graphic design work occasionally and I’m so tempted to turn all this info into some sort of aesthetic printable spreadsheet with cool illustrations. Would love to always have this info be one glance away by looking at a poster framed in my pantry or kitchen.

[@AdityaKadamMechanical]

The best video for me will be the 1 that shows combination of all vegetables, fruits with amount to complete all nutrients & minerals to complete daily requirements 😋

[@scienceislove2014]

Yeah...my mum makes okra a lot.. You just cut em into small pieces not that small.. about 2-3 cm wide and just spray some oil on the pan and add your okra followed by some salt and turmeric for colour (you could add black pepper but we usually don't..) and cook it until it's done.. Wash your okra prior your cutting it.. don't add water...

[@TheVeganGym]

Sounds simple and yummy! Thanks! 🙏😊

[@craigfryer7167]

Scallions, gree onions are known as SPRING onions in the UK. Collard Greens are known as Baby Greens in the UK. Sweet peppers are called 🔔 bell peppers in North America.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for this info! I need to understand this kind of stuff better!! 😄🌱

[@cazzawazzadingdong5139]

Your videos always have me smiling. Thank you! We grow kale in our garden in Aus. Pretty easy to grow where we live. Snap peas too. The kids eat them straight off the stalk..So delicous and sweet. Leeks are one of our faves (mmmm tofu spinach/leek quiche😋. ) Stabalized Allium (garlic) is my go to for methane based SIBO cases. It's very potent as a natural antibiotic as well as antimicrobial. Natures medicine!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing a glimpse of your garden! It sounds like you have a wonderful variety of fresh produce right at your fingertips. The way your kids enjoy snap peas and your use of stabilized allium for health benefits are truly inspiring. Your tofu spinach/leek quiche sounds absolutely delicious too! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoy our videos and appreciate you being a part of our community. Keep enjoying nature’s bounty! 😃💚

[@Alice-cp9sy]

This is such a fantastic video! I would personally definitely pay for a poster with all this information against each vegetable as I have an awful memory. Thanks guys!!

[@TheVeganGym]

We currently don't have something like that but I may look at something like this in the future!! 😃

[@Insel_im_Meer]

Super well made video with top content. Thank you very much! Maybe you can make another one about heat resistance? So how do cooked vegetables stand up? That was the raw food edition, so to speak.

[@TheVeganGym]

Interesting idea!! Thank you so much for the suggestion!! 💚

[@suzannemccabe386]

Thanks for the very informative video👍🥦🥬🫑🌽🧅🥔🥒

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found the video informative!! What veggie surprised you most? 😃💚

[@tofuneverbleeds]

Great video!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! Any surprises in your eyes?

[@flash146]

I just discovered this channel and I love it. Can you please do fruits next???

[@TheVeganGym]

So glad you're loving the content and thank you for the suggestion! It's definitely something we've looked at so perhaps a fruit video is in the cards! 😄

[@alwayswfpb]

Hysterical! So fun, so informative…❤❤❤❤❤! New subscriber! Mama bok choy 🥬 worn out taking care of baby bok choy 🥬 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha so glad to hear you really enjoyed the video! Got a favorite veggie from the video? 😃

[@piecesofhappy3690]

I need I pdf of this! It would be super helpful :)

[@FaithHope21]

Yes! I second this!

[@RottenlyMoodyChild]

Don't feel bad, we love roasting tomatoes too 😂 This was a really fantastic video! Informative and entertaining. Looking forward to fruits and other food categories 🌱🌎💚

[@TheVeganGym]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@joanneharris4648]

😂 entertaining and funny. Thank you 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

You’re welcome 😊

[@klamaire]

I can tell you that frozen okra helps make an amazing smoothie/shake. You can hide it in a chocolate shake.

[@TheVeganGym]

Oh my gosh I have never heard of frozen okra in a smoothie but I am definitely intrigued! Maybe I need to start trying this...

[@studentnet9734]

That would be the only way I would eat okra. I might give that a try. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@klamaire]

@@studentnet9734 if you happen to like pickles, try pickled okra. Or Wickles pickled okra (spicy/sweet). It's not 'slimy' like people expect. It's crunchy and has a lot of texture. I have friends who like raw okra fresh off the plant, but I have yet to try that myself.

[@klamaire]

@@TheVeganGym Become a 'Pod Person', put okra in the smoothie. ; )

[@palmtreeleebythesea]

Great video with a lot of personality. Well done in ideas and graphs, etceteras. A new subscriber with The Bell on. Thanks.

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes!! That's awesome to hear!! We have loads of content similar to this tone on our channel so keep checking us out! 😃💚

[@studentnet9734]

Bravo! Very useful. Maybe you'll also consider doing rankings for fruit and whole grains. 🙂

[@TheVeganGym]

Love this idea!! This video was a ton of fun to film and I learned a ton so I'm definitely open to it! 😃

[@wawi353]

I love your video!! Would it be possible to upload a pdf list with the all these veggies and their nutrition facts ? I’d love that to have an overview before grocery shopping :)! Greetings from Germany :)

[@TheVeganGym]

We currently don't have that but we might look into that in the future! 😃

[@FitnessbyJenaye]

TYSM! This is AWESOME! 😎

[@TheVeganGym]

You're welcome!! So glad you loved the video! Got a favorite veggie that I featured in the video? 😄🌱

[@FitnessbyJenaye]

@@TheVeganGym no favorite veggies! I just eat the ones most nutritious on the list 💪🏽💪🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 great video!

[@bassgirl_denalia9087]

I'm flexitarian, but this was one of the coolest ranking vids I've seen. Thank you for posting! Great information!

[@TheVeganGym]

So glad that you found the video helpful!! Thank you for the kind words! 😄

[@jamesmitchell6925]

I love arugula. I eat it by the handful, plain. Spinach, chard, and mustard greens are high in oxalates and can cause kidney stones. Eat kale and collards instead. Also white button mushrooms are just baby cremini mushrooms which are just baby portobellos. It’s too bad you didn’t include compounds like sulforaphane.

[@sophiedotpng]

Vegetables are amazing! 🤩 I love them all

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes they are! 😊🌱

[@Aritul]

What a great, informative video! Thanks! 12:34 I think of myself as eating little trees as well when I eat broccoli.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words!! Haha They definitely have that kind of shape for sure. 😄🌱

[@kathleenballou5840]

Thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank YOU for the support! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😄

[@MauraMarcus]

Re butternut squash, I microwave it whole for 3 min. which makes it easier to cut.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thanks for the tip! I've heard this and also baking it so I appreciate everyone giving their best butternut squash ideas!

[@MauraMarcus]

@@TheVeganGym Here's what I do with butternut squash: Butternut Squash Crispy Mac and “Cheese” 1 lb. large elbows, cooked 2 min. less than “al dente” directions, reserving some pasta water 1 butternut squash EVOO 2 c plant milk 1 c reserved pasta water turmeric 1 t ground mustard 1 t smoked paprika onion powder garlic powder 4 cloves minced garlic 2 T cornstarch 4 shakes red pepper flakes ground nutmeg salt freshly ground black pepper ½ c nutritional yeast 2 c panko Microwave squash for 2 to 3 min., so it is easier to cut. Halve the squash and remove seeds and pulp. Brush surface of squash with oil and place on a baking sheet and bake in a 350oF oven for an hour or a bit longer until browned and tender. Let cool. Scoop squash from skin and place in a tall pot or blender. Add to tall pot all remaining ingredients except panko and puree with stick blender or a regular blender to make the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning. Place elbows in oiled 9” x 13” baking dish. Add sauce and stir well to combine. In a bowl, combine panko with some salt and pepper and add some oil and stir to mix. Add to top of pasta. Place baking dish on a baking sheet and bake at 350oF for 30 min. until bubbly and browned.

[@mariakirschbaum8087]

Can you do a video or multiple videos, maybe by category, about cooking with each of these? Both how to wash and cut and a good way or two to use them? I’m trying to eat more variety but some of them intimidate me on how to prepare or maybe I have one dish I make with them because I’m not really sure of good ways to use. Thanks.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the suggestion! I'll see what I can do! Check out the rest of our channel for some tips on how to eat more plant variety! 😃💚

[@regularjack2]

As well as whole food you should do a vegan meat alternative ranking video

[@TheVeganGym]

Interesting idea! Thank you for the suggestion! I'll consider this when my team and I are at our next brainstorming meeting. 😄🌱

[@robz.3225]

Great video.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you! What veggie surprised you the most by its rank? 😃

[@michellemoore1002]

The only surprise I had was jalapeno peppers! Who knew? Thanks for the info.

[@TheVeganGym]

I know!! We all need to start eating more jalapeño! 😄🌱

[@desireedoan9267]

Stewed tomatoes and okra slice the okra in rings. Keep the hat just trim the stem. You can use canned whole tomatoes or diced a bit of butter salt n pepper cook till okra is tender when you pick out the okra small short is best the big ones are woody enjoy

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the tip! I don't have too much experience with okra so I appreciate it! 😃

[@TheStallion234]

Loved this video - important to note that this ranking just took into account one angle of nutrition which was essentials vitamins and nutrients, but didn’t factor in other health benefits to obtain the ranking. For example, mushrooms are health powerhouses but some of their other qualities weren’t included. Like you said though, all of these things are good for you, even the vegetables at the bottom of the list.

[@TheVeganGym]

That's a great point! This is what I would consider the top 10 veggies based on what I value but someone else's list might look different if they value different things! 😄

[@LoveMusic-pd5iz]

lt would be great to have a chart of the findings available for us to study!

[@TheVeganGym]

I like that idea! I'll see if we can help you out! 😃💚

[@mattc5342]

I like spinach, carrot, sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip green, kale

[@mikesrandomchannel]

Great video, certainly gonna try out some veggies I don’t normally bother with. Good to know I can continue to throw tons of garlic and chilis into my meals tho ❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha yes!! Garlic on everything!! 😃

[@parthpatel3713]

That's awesome informative fun video

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you found the video helpful! 😃💚

[@salfyoutube6592]

I am very interested in this being a series expanding to other areas. Im currently trying to find a mix of foods that will get me 100% in all the primary nutrients and many of the secondary, primarily for inflammation blood pressure and cholesterol. Between fruits vegs gains legumes spices etc and which way they are prepared be it cooked raw etc is most beneficial...it is a battle i have lost time and time again.

[@TheVeganGym]

I definitely like the idea of expanding this and I've heard this from a few other people as well! 🌱

[@bonniepinney2884]

My dad told my broccoli was magic little trees to get me to try it lol It's s my favorite vegatable to this day!

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha I love that! I'm definitely going to be thinking that next time I eat broccoli! 😄🌱

[@sondrakahler237]

Of course, the veggies I like least (I’m looking at you, kale and other cruciferous vegetables!) and the ones that upset my tummy (garlic and onions) are the healthiest.

[@TheVeganGym]

This could be a great opportunity to get your stomach accustomed to these different veggies!! 😃

[@justanotherfrog]

There’s a really good okra dish my dad makes- I don’t know what it’s called but it’s a coconut curry with okra. I think if you google “kerala coconut curry “ you’ll find it

[@TheVeganGym]

Awesome thank you for the recommendation! I need to 'up' my okra game! 🌱😃

[@amelieklemets4103]

I was not ready for how hard that bellpepper fact hit me. Still processing. 😂

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha we're dropping veggie fact bombs!! 😂🌱

[@paradisestruggle404]

Chopped Okra, natto, green onions, soy sauce & powder yellow mustard. Slime with slime. So yum.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for recommendation!! 😃

[@kelwesblake]

Wow cool video!!!! ❤❤❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@pankhurisaxena3815]

Indian girl here and Indian kids love okra. Google “bhindi” recipes for more Indian okra recipes. Here’s how my mom made it and how she taught me. Ingredients Half an onion 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 tsp whole cumin 1/4 tsp ground fennel seeds 1 tbsp oil Juice of 1/2 to one lemon (helps in controlling slimy ness) 200-500 gm okra (depends on what ratio you like) Note: My mom never measured ingredients so I am eyeballing and recipes might need to be altered depending on taste preferences Method Heat the oil and add cumin seeds. Once they start popping, add the onion and keep mixing until it becomes golden. Add all the spices and mix until they become aromatic. Add the okra and lemon juice and cook for 10 minutes on open pan (may need to add 1-2 tbsp water at this point). Then cover and cook at slow flame for another 15-20 minutes until okra becomes fully cooked. Note: Some people add tomatoes. And the recipes and amount of spices might vary from household to household.

[@not_going_to_treehab2790]

Thank you, going to make this.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for the recipe!! Saving this so I can try this! 💚

[@franciscachesca]

Tip to mince your garlic: put a lot of peeled garlic gloves in your kitchen machine. Mince it, put it in freezer cubes in the freezer. Or....put it in a ziplock bag. Make it flat. Put some "lines" as if drawing cubes. Put the flat ziplock back in the freezer and break the garlic when needed. Now you always have enough garlic in your home by just mincing it once.

[@TheVeganGym]

Great tip! 🙌