Garlic's strong smell and delicious taste makes it a popular cooking ingredient. In ancient times, it was used for its health and medicinal properties.

Highly-nutritious and low in calories, a study found that a daily supplement reduced the occurrence of cold by 63%.

Garlic reduces total and LDL cholesterol in the body and in regulates blood pressure.

Broccoli resembles a tree with florets. It has a large green head and thick stems.

Broccoli is crunchy in the stem, and 'soft and flowery' in the florets. It is eaten both raw and cooked.

It is rich in Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. It helps prevent cancer and heart diseases. They are a decent source of fiber and high in protein.

Native to Asia, but popular everywhere, it is cooked and even used raw in sandwiches and salads.

Savoy, flat-spinach, and semi-savoy are three types of spinach. It is low in carbs but high in insoluble fiber.

It prevents prostate cancer, reduces blood pressure, strengthens bones and is good for the eyes. It may decrease oxidative stress and prevents diseases and cancers.

It is grown commercially in farms, orchards, and also in homes and roadside avenues. It belongs to the cashew family native to South Asia.

There are roughly 1,500 varieties of mangoes grown worldwide. It is picked to make pickles, jams, and squashes.

Mango lowers cholesterol, it maintains alkali reserve in the body, improves immunity and has anticancerous properties. It is also packed with Vitamins, Minerals, and antioxidants.

The spherical light-greenish-yellow Amla is used to make pickles, candies, juices, chutneys, and curries.

Packed with Vitamins, Minerals, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorous, Calcium, it fights off free radicals in the body and purifies the blood.

A prime ingredient in Chyawanprash, an Ayurvedic medicine, it increases energy levels, improves memory, supports immunity, and detoxifies the body.

Peanut is a legume but treated like a nut. It is of three types. Spanish, Valencia, and Virginia. They differ in oil content.

It has a variety of uses. They are used as shampoo, shaving cream, glue, and they are also used in cooking.

It reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and prevents gallstones. It is packed with healthy fats and high-quality proteins, and high calories.

Pistachio is popular since ancient times. It is a symbol of wellness and overall health.

It is eaten raw or roasted. There are Pistachio ice cream flavours. There is Pistachio butter and paste.

It has Vitamins and minerals which are an excellent source of energy, it lowers bad cholesterol and increased antioxidant levels.

Walnut was revered as a symbol of intellect in ancient times, the walnut tree gives food, shelter, dye, oil lamps, and medicine.

Walnut is broken with a nutcracker and eaten raw. It is added to oatmeal dishes and is used in salads.

It benefits cardiovascular health and prevents certain types of cancers.

The largest traded food grain in the world, Wheat has high protein content than other grains.

The phytochemicals like phytic acid and lignins prevent mammary cancers.

The wheat bran has a protective effect on the human body. The protective effect in breast carcinogenesis is greatest at the promotional phase.

Inca farmers grew Quinoa 5,000 years ago to supplement the diet of the Inca warriors. It has bone-strengthening properties.

It has heart-healthy fats and is gluten-free. Riboflavin in Quinoa improves energy and improves metabolism.

Quinoa is used to make pasta, baby food, pet food, Vodka, and cosmetics.

Amaranth seeds can be ground into flour, cooked as a cereal, consumed like corn, and also roasted.

It is used to make beer and can be stirred into soups and stews with other grains. This stalk is also consumed.

It is the only grain to contain Vitamin C and is gluten-free. It is good food for people with cardiovascular diseases.

Turmeric is used as a spice in cooking, it is also a beauty aid, a medical ingredient, and is also used as a dye for robes.

Curcumin, an alkaloid is a powerful antioxidant gives its rich yellow color.

It is eight times more powerful than Vitamin E and three times more powerful than Vitamin C. it soothes upset stomach and eases liver problems.

The curry tree is native to India. Curry leaf is added to curries, soups, stews, and is an integral part of Indian cooking as it aids digestion.

A 100 gram of curry leaf has about 830mg of Calcium. it is recommended that we have a few grams every day for breakfast.

Compounds have been found in stems and bark too. Curry leaf is an ingredient in Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine and is believed to have anti-disease properties.

Cloves are dried flower buds of the clove tree. It has a pungent aroma and it is used to flavour cuisines.

It has antimutagenic and antimicrobial properties. It is used as a remedy for toothaches. In the ground form, it is used to brush teeth.

It contains important nutrients like carbohydrates, fiber, and Vitamins. It controls diabetes by reducing insulin resistance in muscle cells. It improves liver functions, reduces stomach ulcers and regulates blood sugar.

Chickpeas have been cultivated for 7,000 years and is the most consumed in India, which is 66% of the world's production.

It is a good source of folate and protein which reduces colorectal cancer. It also contains minerals.

It is beneficial in treating anemia, and it is used to treat skin and hair diseases.

Black-eyed peas are consumed on New Year's Day or Rosh Hashnash as people believe that it brings good luck and prosperity.

It makes a delicious side dish and is a great compliment to salads or soups. It lowers bad cholesterol and prevents osteoporosis.

It is an excellent source of fiber, iron, fiber, protein, copper, potassium, and iron. It supports weight loss, promotes weight loss and a healthy heart.

Kidney bean provides nutrition similar to that of a potato. Its top 3 producers are India, Brazil, and Myanmar.

The high fiber and folate content in the kidney bean lowers cholesterol and heart diseases, respectively.

The kidney bean actually heals and helps the kidney function. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fibers, Vitamins, and minerals. It helps in weight loss and controls blood sugar.