Boron is widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. Itâs found to a much lesser extent in animal foods and most grains. Thus, a diet that emphasizes meats, eggs, milk and bread at the expense of fruits and vegetables is highly unbalanced with respect to this potentially essential nutrient.
Weâve got something new and exotic to replace traditional seasonal vegetables like potatoes, beets, carrots and winter squashes that youâll love. Hailing from around the world, our 5 new favorite roots and tubers are nutritious, delicious and perfect for this seasonâs stews, soups and roasts. Introduce your kitchen to the likes of cassava, jerusalem artichoke, yacon, oca, and reedmace for an exciting eating experience.
A: There are nine standard varieties of tuber crops including cassava, yam, potato, sweet potato and aroids, such as carrots and turnips. Some tuber crops, such as yams and potatoes, are umbrella categories that contain a number of sub-species within their families. Many species of tuber crops occur naturally, but technologies allow for the creation of a variety of hybrid species as well.