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CAULIFLOWER
Nutrients
Fiber, choline, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6
Benefits
Said to promote weight loss and healthy digestion, helps with sleep, learning and memory
Get it from
Roasted Sicilian cauliflower at Tamalpie Pizzeria (Mill Valley)
GARLIC
Nutrients
Manganese, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B6
Benefits
Can combat sickness including the common cold, helps detoxify the body from heavy metals
Get it from
Shrimp and garlic noodle at VN Noodle and Grill (San Rafael)
JICAMA
Nutrients
Fiber, vitamin C, potassium, iron
Benefits
May boost heart health, promote digestion; good for your gut bacteria
Get it from
Fresh jicama and cucumber with chili powder and chips at Copita Tequileria y Comida (Sausalito)
ONION
Nutrients
Vitamin C, folate, pyridoxine, potassium
Benefits
May benefit heart health, loaded with antioxidants, contains cancerfighting compounds
Get it from
Onion soupe gratinee at Left Bank Brasserie (Larkspur)
WHITE CORN
Nutrients
Protein, fiber, phosphorus, copper, zinc
Benefits
Promotes eye health, may prevent diverticular disease
Get it from
Tacos on soft corn tortillas at the Siren Canteen (Stinson Beach)
This article originally appeared in Marin Magazine’s print edition with the headline: “No Plain Janes”.