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

[@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!

[@trekkie79startrek23]

Knowledge I knowing that guacamole is a fruit salad. Avocados are fruit, tomatoes are fruit, peppers are fruit, the only thing in guacamole that isn't the fruit would be the onion.

[@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.

[@BinjayMister]

a fruits version of this video would be amazing!

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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 😊🌱

[@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 🙏

[@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 🍉😊

[@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.

[@TheVeganGym]

I love to hear that!! Haha there was definitely some trial and error with the pile of veggies but it turned our well I think! 😄🌱

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@oneloveonebeing]

this channel deserves 1 million subscribers!

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@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! 🙏😊

[@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! 😃

[@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. 😄

[@donnavogt433]

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

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@rhodabaruch4]

I’ve wanted this video forever! Thank you!

[@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! 😃

[@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

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words!! I'd love to hear more about the dishes you're planning! What are they and what veggies from the list are you including? 🌱

[@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.

[@TheVeganGym]

Haha I'm glad arugula works with you! Surely there are some other arugula fans here. I think I may just need more experience with it! 😄

[@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? :)

[@beckyleedham6183]

You are a delight! I'm very grateful for your video today. And to have you so excited and sharing your knowledge means alot. Thankyou so much.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Any nutrition facts you found especially interesting from the video? 😄🌱

[@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. 😃

[@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! 🌱

[@ims.to.sim7]

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

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊🙏

[@_jpsinger]

This is such a cool video idea! Love it guys

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@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.

[@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! 💚

[@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! 😄

[@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. 😄🌱

[@bonblue4993]

Thanks for the information. Excellent preparation!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found the video helpful!! Any surprises for you from our list? 😃

[@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! 😊

[@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 😊

[@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. 😄🌱

[@thomas11271]

Great vid! Do a fruits ranking next?

[@TheVeganGym]

It could be in the pipeline! 👀

[@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! 😄

[@shoognboogadventures1722]

Wow! What a great video! Thank you!!

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@ArsalanKhan-cx7ej]

Brilliant work as always.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words!! Glad you loved the video. 💚

[@bernardoalanduarte4792]

Thank you for all the information.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found it helpful!! 🌱

[@hinasurma6112]

Thank you so much for the wonderful information ❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Any surprises for you on the list? 🌱

[@andrewburleson9846]

I love the humor! I laughed and was entertained throughout!

[@robyncaddell5269]

Great video. Thank you so much 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

You are so welcome! 😊🙏

[@Evenkeelin]

Loved this video! Thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 💚

[@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?

[@irishinusa1615]

Excellent 👍 Thank you! This is very helpful information 👏 👍

[@TheVeganGym]

Awesome!! Glad this is so helpful to you! Did any of the veggies surprise you by their ranking? 😃💚

[@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!! 😃

[@flowersnyc]

This was extremely helpful. First, I celebrated the rankings of the ones I like & eat. I then created a shopping list of the “would eat, should revisit” veggies. Thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Oooo I love this idea actually. A "should revisit" list is such a great mindset!! 😄🌱

[@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! 😃💚

[@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? 😃

[@nuzhatchowdhury5385]

This was an incredible video, great job!

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the kind words!! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😄

[@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! 😊🙏

[@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? 😄🌱

[@DannyFarrell]

Great video and info, thank you!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found the video helpful!!

[@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!! 😄🌱

[@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!! 😃

[@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? 😃

[@rickycarfan54]

really a wonderful video!!!! 👏👏

[@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! 🌱

[@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? 😃

[@Ciaseea]

I appreciate the differentiation in drawings for the leaves that all look the same. The drawings are really cute.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@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.

[@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! 😃💚

[@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!! 💚

[@RayGee3000]

Good info!!

[@mmirandaaaax]

This was awesome!!!

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you enjoyed the video so much!! 🌱

[@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!! 😃

[@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. ; )

[@suzannemccabe386]

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

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@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! 😃

[@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! 🙏😊

[@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! 😃

[@joanneharris4648]

😂 entertaining and funny. Thank you 😊

[@TheVeganGym]

You’re welcome 😊

[@miumiu604]

Thanks it was amusing and helpful 😂❤

[@TheVeganGym]

Glad you found the video so helpful!! 🌱

[@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! 😄

[@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!! 😃

[@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. 😄🌱

[@tavanasibgatullah]

Loved the video! Learned a lot of new things. I'm glad that finally there is someone I can agree with about the taste of iceberg lettuce! I really don't know how people eat romaine lettuce! You asked for okra recipe, here is one very simple recipe: Just stir fry them with a little bit of finely chopped onion and minced garlic. I eat it with rice! Just keep in mind that it had a very slimy texture, which I love, but not everybody is a fan of. (Put some chopped jalapenos to increase the nutrients!) BTW.. I just wanted to mention one last thing: Green, Yellow and Red bell peppers are not the same variety of bell peppers. Yes, every green bell pepper turns into Red as they ripen, BUT yellow ones are different varieties. It turns yellow from green. I am not sure if kept for longer it will turn red or not though. I grow peppers, and harvest when they are yellow.

[@TheVeganGym]

Thank you for the okra recipe!! I definitely want to try this! Interesting to know about the pepper varieties! Thank you for sharing. 😄🌱

[@bradygoldblatt560]

This was a great vid! My only critique would be that calories should’ve played a role somehow. 100g of sweet potatoes have 70ish cals, and comparing that to cucumber and zucchini, which have a quarter of that, doesn’t feel right if calories aren’t mentioned. As someone who’s always focused on weight loss, and keeping calories somewhat low, I personally think it’d be better to judge everything based on 100 cals instead of 100g, but either way it was a super informative and funny vid!

[@TheVeganGym]

I agree 🙂 Our next videos will use calories. Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙏

[@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! 🌱

[@YukitoYuki]

Japanese love okra and its slimy texture. I have simple recipe of that I often put in my bento box: Cut okra at its both ends so that it resemble a tube. (Optional but recommended step: Roll them on kosher salt to remove any prickly okra’s hair) Boil water. Boil okra for 60-120 seconds (the less boiling, the crunchier texture. Personally, I would recommend 90 seconds when trying the first time. Depending how you liked that first batch, change cooking time according for the next time). Take okra out from boiling water and put in ice bath. When okra has cooled down to be touchable, take them own from ice bath. Slice okra in small bite size pieces, season with bit of soy sauce and a neutral tasting vegetable oil. Serve it as topping of white rice.

[@TheVeganGym]

Very nice! I definitely want to try this!! Thank you for sharing your recipe! 😄

[@piecesofhappy3690]

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

[@FaithHope21]

Yes! I second this!

[@TheVeganGym]

This is definitely something we considered! It's something a few people have asked for so perhaps some day! 😄

[@Avery_4272]

Thanks for this great info! Also, could you rank all those leafy greens by protein level? By the way, since cucumbers are fruit (actually in the berry family) -- I never realized they're in the gourd family! Signed, fellow garlic fan :-)

[@TheVeganGym]

Interesting idea to rank the leafy greens by protein level! Thanks for the suggestion. Garlic fans, unite!!

[@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!

[@katesmiles4208]

Must be so much fun being a vegan. All those colourful vegetables and wonderful textures that most of us skip.

[@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! 😄

[@sophiedotpng]

Vegetables are amazing! 🤩 I love them all

[@TheVeganGym]

Yes they are! 😊🌱

[@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! 😃💚

[@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.

[@medi_okra_guy]

Where do you go to find all of the nutrient levels in fruits, veggies, beans, and other things?

[@TheVeganGym]

Good question! Many of our data comes the USDA FoodData Central site. 😃💚

[@amelieklemets4103]

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

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@parthpatel3713]

That's awesome informative fun video

[@TheVeganGym]

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

[@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! 😄

[@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! 😃💚