2. Chioggia Beets
These “candy cane” style beets have a red-striped interior. They keep their color when you cook them, but they are best served raw in salads.
Beets offer a variety of health benefits. They might be able to improve athletic performance and they are known to provide high levels of fiber, foliate and potassium[2].
3. Orange Cauliflower
Canadian farmers first started growing this strange-colored cauliflower about three decades ago.
A natural genetic mutation caused the plant to absorb excessive amounts of beta-carotene—the same pigment found in carrots. As a result, the flowering head of the plant turns bright orange.
It tastes the same as white cauliflower.
The added benefits of beta-carotene rich foods are numerous. Some studies suggest that beta-carotene and foods high in vitamin A—like the orange cauliflower—are excellent ways to prevent disease and cancer[3].