Grapefruit
Just like lemons, grapefruit contains those critical liminoids and tons of vitamin C, but they also help relieve pain naturally thanks to salicylic acid, the basis of aspirin. But have you ever tried it paired with vanilla? The flavor combination is heavenly, and it's perfected in a grapefruit-vanilla curd recipe by Serious Eats.
Blackberries
Sweet and tart, blackberries are loaded with protein, iron, fiber, magnesium, zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium and much more. Eat them fresh and raw to get all the health benefits that these berries provide, or enjoy them as a refreshing summer treat with this easy blackberry popsicle recipe.
Sweet Potato
Equally delicious in sweet and savory dishes, these orange root vegetables have impressive levels of fiber, beta carotene and vitamin A. To ensure that your body gets as much of those nutrients as possible, add a little fat to your sweet potato dish. Try One Ordinary Day's heart-healthy recipe for loaded sweet potatoes with olive oil, kale and ricotta.
Scallions
Seen as an afterthought, green onions tend to be overlooked in lists of the most nutritious foods on the planet, and unjustly so. They're filled with 100 times the phytonutrients of any other onion, especially the green tops, which have a mild flavor. Tastespotting's ginger scallion sauce uses this flavor to its fullest potential and can be used to spice up all sorts of dishes.
Brussels Sprouts
Perhaps the most-maligned vegetable, brussels sprouts have gotten an unfair rep thanks to all of the cooks who boil them to mush until they release sulfuric compounds that have a less-than-pleasant taste and smell. But when cooked properly, these low-calorie, high-fiber superfoods with cancer-fighting potential can be absolutely delicious. Prove it to yourself with steamy kitchen's roasted brussels sprouts recipe, which adds a sweet chili sauce for an extra pop of flavor.


