Vegetables to Support Mitochondrial

Delicious farm-fresh carrots provide a range of flavors for your creative dishes, from sweet and nutty to earthy and herbal, with colors including red, violet and yellow. Textures are crunchy and juicy, with shapes including traditional long carrots and turnip-shaped round ones. Sustainably farmed, harvested fresh on order. 

Mixed, 1 lb. or 5 lb. case. 

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Health Benefits

• Vitamin A supports healthy vision and can protect against cancer
• Antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin enhance eye health 
• Soluble fiber helps balance blood sugar 
• Beta-carotene and lycopene linked to lower rate of certain cancers 
• Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure 
• Vitamin C and A help the immune system 
• The anti-inflammatory properties of carrots may support brain health 
• Boiling and steaming was found to increase levels of beta carotene (cutting them beforehand actually reduces nutrients) 

Get a mix of delicious beet varieties with flavors ranging from strong earthy to sweet sugar. Textures are crisp and crunchy, with shapes ranging from elongated to round—and hues including red, white, gold and yellow. Mixed beets are the best of the day, regeneratively farmed and harvested on order.

Beets have an earthy flavor. They're best when paired with bright, sweet, and fresh flavors. If you're roasting, try marinating them with citrus zest, garlic, scallion, vinegar, and plenty of salt.

Mixed, 1 lb. or 5 lb. case

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Health Benefits

• A good source of vitamin A, C, folate, calcium, and fiber
• Antioxidants such as betalains, carotenoids, flavonoids
• High in nitrates which improve circulation and support a healthy heart 
• Some research shows beets can improve exercise capacity due to nitrates
• High in fiber, supporting the gut
• Support detoxification and liver function 
• Betanin, which gives beets their color, helps detox the body 
• Best way to cook to maintain nutrients is to steam them (lost nutrients when in water and the longer they are cooked in heat)

The beauty of salads, Chef Jamie Simpson from the Culinary Vegetable Institute shares, is that the farmer has already done nearly all the work for you. When enjoying fresh salad ingredients that were regeneratively farmed and harvested at the peak of ripeness with love at The Chef’s Garden, you benefit from the maximum in flavor and nutrition. Salads can serve as a mouth-watering main entrée or the perfect side dish, and you can add different seasonal ingredients each time to make your salad a uniquely wonderful taste experience.  

They are a perfect prep ahead meal to take to work or school. You can also use salad greens to stretch leftovers into a filling and nourishing meal. 

Salads are packed with phytonutrients (including antioxidants), vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are a great way to increase your intake of vitamins A,C,E, folate, and K and to support a healthy gut microbiome. The high fiber and lower carbohydrate content of this nutrient dense box may help to stabilize blood sugar following a meal and our bitter greens may help to improve digestion by stimulating your own digestive juices.  

To retain the most nutrients from these vegetables it is best to eat them raw, blanched, or lightly sautéed.

Exactly what’s included in each of our salad boxes will vary by season, but they’ll always be perfectly curated with just the right amount of farm fresh greens and other veggies. 

This box contains vegetables for two for approximately one week.   

Featured Vegetables

Your box could include:

• Leeks
  
• Tomatoes
  
• Kale
• Mesclun
  
• Bok Choy
• Cucamelons
• Microgreen Red Mustard
  
• Microgreen Sunflower
• Petite Salad Sensation
• Mixed Flowers

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Salad Recipes

Enjoy the following seasonal salad options - or create one of your own!

Layered Salad

• Mesclun
  
• Onions
• Micro Sunflower
• Add from home: cooked bacon and cheddar cheese
• Serve with Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Salad

• Romaine Lettuce
  
• Salad Sensation
  
• Add from home: croutons, cooked bacon, tomatoes
• Serve with Whipped Garlic Dressing

Dressing Recipes

For optimal nutrients from your salad dressings use: 

• Unpasteurized vinegar with the mother culture
• High polyphenol olive oil
• Redmond's Real Salt
• Organic herbs and spices 

Creamy Parmesan Dressing

• 2 T white sugar
• 2/3 C Parmesan Cheese
  
• 1 1/4 C Mayonnaise

Lemon Dressing

• 3/4 C Mayonnaise
• 1/4 C milk
  
• 1 t garlic powder
  
• salt and pepper to taste

Health Benefits

At The Chef’s Garden nutrition goes hand-in-hand with flavorful, quality vegetables. It is so important that in 2019, we opened an on-site agricultural research facility. We study how to maximize the flavor, color and nutrition of our vegetables in order to bring the highest quality to your door. 

As a result of our regenerative farming practices, we have found that our products often contain more minerals the the USDA average. Learn more about our Health and Wellness initiatives.

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Enjoy the best of our farm-fresh summer squash. Fresh squash has a thin and crisp skin containing tender, juicy flesh with mildly sweet and nutty flavors. The body ranges from slender to round; colors range from deep yellow to green. Our squash has a special place in our hearts, because squash blossoms led us to grow for chefs. Shipped fresh! 

Mixed, 1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Antioxidant beta carotene helps protect cells from DNA damage
• Vitamin C helps with immunity 
• Excellent source of fiber 
• Vitamin B6 for brain health and immune system function

Incorporating this microgreen superfood blend daily in your healthy, balanced diet not only adds a boost to your nutritional intake, but can also provide color, enhance flavor, and add texture to your dish.

This blend may include watercress, bulls blood, parsley, mustard, arugula, dandelion, and chives. 

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Health Benefits

This unique blend consists of several microgreens. Why microgreens? Because they contain an ever higher concentration of antioxidants, phenolics, vitamins, and minerals than what’s found in mature plants or seeds.

Superfoods are ones with very high nutritional density, providing a powerful punch of nutrients and flavor with very few added calories. Our superfood blend contains a high volume of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, which can have numerous health benefits.

In short, you can include this superfood blend in your salads, soups, sandwiches, or daily green drink or smoothie for deliciously nutritional boosts.

This delicious mix contains the best microgreens of the day, ones with flavors that range from peppery to grassy, and from sweet to buttery—and everywhere in between. Textures in our Salad Sensation® run the entire gamut from soft to crisp, with each farm-fresh microgreen full of flavor and nutrition. 

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Health Benefits

Gram for gram microgreens are more nutrient dense than their full grown counterparts. Minerals in microgreens are better absorbed due to less "anti-nutrients" and microgreens are highly digestible and easily incorporated into meals.

Enjoy our unique farm fresh mix of mouth watering heirloom tomatoes. Our assortment of reds, oranges, and greens are picked at their peak to provide you with the most flavorful choices for your salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. The blend of sweet, tangy and juicy flavors create an excellent refreshing touch.

Tomatoes range from 3" to 4". 

Mixed Heirlooms. 8lbs. 

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Health Benefits

• Vitamin C (antioxidant) for immune function and preventing cell damage
• Potassium which helps with blood sugar control and heart health 
• Vitamin K for blood clotting and bone health 
• Folate for normal tissue growth and cell function (especially important for pregnant women)
• Contain lycopene which may prevent some types of cancers, and also protects the skin 
• Contain antioxidants beta-carotene and chlorogenic acid

Mixed greens consists of the best greens of the day. Crunchy, flavorful, fresh greens grow slowly and naturally in loamy soil to bring about optimum nutrients and taste – and we offer you the highest quality greens harvested daily. Types of fresh greens could include sweet and mild green ruffled mustard; red magma mustard that begins with a taste of sweet mustard, then ends with a burst of peppery heat; and red ruffled mustard that is sweet and peppery, delicate and chewy.

Mixed.

You may have noticed your lettuce and greens look and feel a little different. That's because we have moved them indoors to our greenhouse "still soil grown" to protect them from the Ohio elements. They have the same great flavor and nutrients but are a little less sturdy.  Hope you enjoy them just the same! 

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Health Benefits

Read all about the Health Benefits of Greens, the brain boosting food!

Nutritious mixtures of fresh kale varieties. Each of these tender cruciferous leaves offers up sweet cabbage-like flavor. Whether you’re enjoying them raw or sautéed, these are sure to add a boost of nutrients to your next meal.

Mixed.

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Health Benefits

• Vitamin C and vitamin E for immune system 
• Calcium for bone health (with low levels of oxalate which makes calcium less absorbable)
• Contains substances that bind to cholesterol to manage levels 
• Potassium for healthy blood pressure 
• Sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol are protective against cancer 
• Lutein and zeaxanthin support vision 
• Consider massaging your kale before eating it, which makes it easier to digest 
  

Imagine the ways your family can enjoy this deliciously petite sampler of farm-fresh vegetables! Carrots include white, dragon, and long varieties. Plus, this veggie sampler includes royal purple and white turnips, and French breakfast, cherry bomb, and daikon radishes. You’ll also receive fresh leeks and white coin and purplette onions.   

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Green Goddess Dip

Create a Green Goddess Dip:

• 1 cup of greens. Choose a combination of your favorite greens such as dill, mint, parsley, basil, chives, watercress or cilantro.
  
• 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 scallions, white and green parts, sliced
• 1 ½ tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
•  Pinch kosher salt, more to taste
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
• ½ cup Créme Fraiche, Sour Cream, or Plain Greek Yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise, optional

If you are dairy intolerant, sub soft tofu for the cheese and yogurt and add the traditional anchovy or tsp of fish sauce. The anchovy replaces the tang of the fermented dairy items.

1. Place greens, garlic, scallions, lemon juice and salt in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
2. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated. Add feta and process until smooth; pulse in yogurt. Taste dip and add more salt, if desired. If you like a creamier, richer dip, add mayonnaise and pulse to combine.
3. Serve dip immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Add a sweet onion flavor that’s a bit earthy to your dishes with our farm-fresh leeks. These chewy, fleshy leeks build heat at the back of the throat when eaten, and they look similar to green onions with firm white shanks, ones that don’t bulb out like a green onion.

1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Rich in flavonoids, especially one called kaempferol, which have anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anticancer properties
• Plants in the allium family may lower risk of certain types of cancer
• Rich in vitamin C, which may reduce the risk for osteoporosis 
• Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that protect the eyes 

Our mesclun greens have a balanced, well rounded flavor: slightly salty, slightly sweet, slightly bitter and slightly peppery! The green, red, amber, chartreuse, lime and magenta leaves are highly aromatic. Some mesclun leaves are crisp while others are buttery, some are brittle while others bite back.  

Mixed, 1 lb.

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Health Benefits

• Fiber helps to support digestion
• Contains beta-carotene (converted to vitamin A), and vitamin C which are important for collagen production and tissue repair 
• High in folate which supports brain health and is especially important for pregnant women 

It all started with Brassica oleracea, the common plant that started the now large brassica vegetable family! Brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetables are part of the mustard family (genus Brassicaceae) and cabbage family - giving them their sometimes “spicy” flavor. 

Blend Includes:

• Broccoli
• Arugula
• Chinese cabbage
• Purple Radish
• Red Mustard

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Health Benefits

This antioxidant blend of brassica microgreens is a great source of vitamins (A, Folate, C, E, K), minerals (iron, potassium, calcium), phytonutrients (carotenoids, glucosinolates (I3C and sulforaphane), polyphenols), and fiber.

It all started with Brassica oleracea, the common plant that started the now large brassica vegetable family! Brassica (aka cruciferous) vegetables are part of the mustard family (genus Brassicaceae) and cabbage family - giving them their sometimes “spicy” flavor.

The beautiful part of microgreens is that ounce for ounce they are more nutrient-dense than their full-size counterparts and are super easy to incorporate into meals.

Harvesting plants at the microgreen stage results in:

• Higher levels of vitamins (C, folate, thiamin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, niacin, etc.).
• Lower levels of “antinutrients” like phytate, oxalate, and tannins.
• Enhanced flavor
• Improved availability and absorption of minerals like iron and calcium
• Enhanced digestibility of protein found in the plant

Brassica vegetables have been studied to potentially:

• Prevent oxidative stress (which damages cells) by providing antioxidants
• Benefit neurodegenerative disease and heart disease
• Turn on detox enzymes in your body
• Increase phase II detoxification
• Support healthy detoxification and elimination of estrogen metabolites.
• May be beneficial for hormonal balance and prevention of estrogen-sensitive cancers.
• Support the immune system
• Decrease chronic inflammation
• Reduce the risk of cancers
• Lung, colon, pancreatic, breast, bladder, and prostate cancers
• Reduce and/or slow growth of cancer cells

Cooking (boiling) reduces the level of glucosinolates so we recommend that you consume these microgreens raw to obtain the most beneficial nutrients,

Looking to get the most brassica benefit from your microgreens? Chew mindfully! Chewing helps to break up the cell walls of the microgreens which release the enzyme myrosinase. Myrosinase can then come into contact with the glucosinolates changing them into isothiocyanates (like sulforaphane). Your gut bacteria help too, but chewing, chopping, etc. have the greatest impact on increasing sulforaphane (which is one of the most well-known beneficial phytochemicals in brassicas).

Put this blend in everything! We suggest putting a handful of these microgreens in your:

• Salads
• Sandwiches/Wraps
• Smoothies
• Savory Oatmeal
• Eggs

**Disclaimer: If undergoing chemotherapy only consume with the direction of your oncology provider. If low thyroid (or low iodine) concerns talk with your medical practitioner prior to consuming large quantities.

In this delicious mix of farm-fresh onions, you receive earthy yet sweet white coin onions that provide a crunchy texture to dishes—as well as eye-catching purplette onions that add flavorful pizzazz without too much heat. Purplettes have white bulbs, as well, ones that are covered with attractive magenta skin. 

Mixed, 1 lb. 

Health Benefits

• Flavonoids help to regulate blood glucose levels
• Contain a lot of prebiotics and fiber, which supports gut health 
• Potassium supports a healthy blood pressure
• Manganese supports connective tissue, bone health, and forming blood clots 
• Contains quercetin (an antioxidant) which fights inflammation in the body, and may actually help to prevent Alzheimer's disease
• Contains vitamin C for a healthy immune system 
• Allicin is an antibacterial compound that can help the body fight harmful bacteria 

To support heart health, this specially curated signature blend contains a unique blend of items that are good sources of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including magnesium, potassium, allicin, antioxidants, and nitrates. 

This Heart Healthy Signature Blend includes: Watercress, Broccoli, Bulls Blood, and Radish Greens. 

Don’t be fooled by microgreens - they are small but mighty and often contain more nutrients than their full-grown counterparts. Sprinkle these on your favorite morning breakfast, in your salad, or eat them on their own!

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Health Benefits

At The Chef’s Garden nutrition goes hand-in-hand with flavorful, quality vegetables. It is so important that in 2019, we opened an on-site agricultural research facility. We study how to maximize the flavor, color, and nutrition of our vegetables in order to bring the highest quality to your door. And, as a result of our regenerative farming practices, we have found that our products can contain up to 200% to 500% more mineral content than the USDA average!  . 

Bull’s blood microgreens contain betanin which increases the action of NrF2, helping the body to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. They contain polyphenols (like you hear about in wine) and Vitamin C to combat oxidative stress.

Watercress is ranked #1 on the CDC’s list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables because it is super nutrient-dense containing 100% of the DV of Vitamin K, 25% of the DV of Vitamin A, and 25% of the DV of Vitamin C in just one cup.  Remember to optimally absorb Vitamins A and K (fat-soluble vitamins) enjoy your watercress with a good quality high polyphenol olive oil. 

Cruciferous vegetables, such as watercress, broccoli sprouts, kale, and radish greens contain sulforaphane, which is a sulfur-rich compound that has been shown to provide a number of health benefits. Potential benefits include anticancer properties, boost heart health, and support in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Click here to read more about sulforaphane and its healthy properties.   

Enjoy a flavorful feast with the best of the season's baby specialty tomatoes. Our mixed offering of farm-fresh baby tomatoes can include pink bumble bee, purple bumble bee, indigo blue berry, snow white, sun gold, and sweet 100s. Each variety is uniquely delicious, bursting with flavor and they come in a rainbow of eye-catching colors.

Mixed, 1 pint.

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Health Benefits

Read all about Health Benefits of Tomatoes, Recipes, & How Else to Use Them.

Watercress plant provides unique flavor to culinary dishes, one that’s salty, yet spicy, and slightly bitter. Texture is delicately thin with deliciously edible white blooms. Fresh watercress can be ideal in creative soups and salads, sandwiches and much more.

Health Benefits

• Loaded with antioxidants, including vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants help protect the body against oxidative stress, neutralize harmful free radicals, and reduce inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain cancers.
• Excellent source of vitamin K, which plays a vital role in bone health. Vitamin K is essential for proper calcium utilization and bone mineralization. Adequate vitamin K intake can help maintain strong and healthy bones.
• Lutein and zeaxanthin, in watercress, is beneficial for eye health. These compounds accumulate in the retina and help protect against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
• Folate is especially important for pregnancy to support proper neurological development 
• Iron content supports healthy blood 

Farm-fresh cauliflower has a deliciously earthy, mild broccoli-like flavor, also nutty like winter squash. Colors may include violet, yellow, orange, white, green and purple. 

Mixed, 1 lb.

Health Benefits

• One cup of raw cauliflower contains over 75% of daily vitamin C target, which is necessary for DNA repair, production of red blood cells, collagen, and serotonin
• Vitamin K supports bone health
• Choline aids in sleep, memory, learning, and movement 
• Cruciferous vegetables are anti-inflammatory and play a role in preventing cancer 
• Contains enzymes that are involved in detoxification 
• * steam for nutrient retention 

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Fresh cilantro boasts a warm, nutty and spicy flavor, with a hint of tangy citrus-like flavor, reminiscent of an orange. Others describe a salty, lemony flavor, or an assertive sage-citrus taste. Light soft leaves have cut edges and the stem is succulent. Add bold flavor to anything from sauces to salads to cocktails!

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Health Benefits

• Potential anti-convulsant properties
• Has been found to bind to toxic metals in our body and eliminate them from the body 
• Carotene and lutein are carotenoids that have antioxidant capabilities 
• May help to regulate blood sugar 
• Have antimicrobial properties 
• Polyphenols help to prevent oxidative damage associated with heart issues

At first glance, cucamelons look like miniature 1” watermelons. Cucamelons are truly delicious, with a flavor like fresh cucumber mixed with a hint of lime.

1/2 pint.

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Health Benefits

• Lycopene rich, an antioxidant that protects the body from inflammation
• Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body, an antioxidant helping with brain function, healthy vision, and healthy skin 
• High in potassium, necessary for maintaining proper hydration and electrolyte balance
• High in vitamin C which supports immune function