Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction.

Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting.

Carotenoids –lutein and zeathanthin –for eyesight

Vitamin B9 (folic acid or folate) – helps make red blood cells, aids protein synthesis, reduces risk of neural tube defects in fetus.  

Sulforophane – inhibits tumour formation.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Phosphorus – for bones and teeth, for making the energy currency ATP, used by the body for all metabolism.

Vitamin E (alpha-tocophorol) – protects cells from damage by free radicals and so may reduce risk of cancer and inflammation.  

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) – for carbohydrate metabolism, so you can obtain energy from the carbs you eat; helps nerve, heart and muscle function

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – for growth, metabolism and good health.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction.

Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting.

Carotenoids –lutein and zeathanthin –for eyesight

Potassium – for nerve function

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Iron – to make haemoglobin which is in red blood cells and carries oxygen to your cells; also for the electron transport systems in mitochondria – the parts of cells where respiration takes place to release energy from your food.

Sulforophane – inhibits tumour formation.

Potassium – for nerve function

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting. 

Carotenoids –lutein and zeathanthin –for eyesight

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Manganese – for liver function and helps the brain, nervous system and many enzymes.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Protein – a source of amino acids for growth.

Iron – to make haemoglobin which is in red blood cells and carries oxygen to your cells; also for the electron transport systems in mitochondria – the parts of cells where respiration takes place to release energy from your food.

Vitamin B6 – for metabolism and to help make melatonin – the hormone that regulates sleep.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting. 

Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Manganese – for liver function and helps the brain, nervous system and many enzymes.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Potassium – for nerve function

Sulforophane – inhibits tumour formation.

Sulforophane – inhibits tumour formation.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting. 

Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Antioxidants - mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction.

Magnesium – for nerve and muscle (including the heart) function, and for immune system support.

Potassium – for nerve function.

Vitamin B6 – for metabolism and to help make melatonin – the hormone that regulates sleep.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting. 

Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin E (alpha-tocophorol) – protects cells from damage by free radicals and so may reduce risk of cancer and inflammation.  

Iron – to make haemoglobin which is in red blood cells and carries oxygen to your cells; also for the electron transport systems in mitochondria – the parts of cells where respiration takes place to release energy from your food.

Magnesium – for nerve and muscle (including the heart) function, for immune system, phosphorus – for bones and teeth, for making the energy currency ATP, used by the body for all metabolism.

Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight

Potassium – for nerve function

Protein – a source of amino acids for growth.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Sulforophane – inhibits tumour formation. 

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) – protects cells from damage by free radicals and so may reduce risk of cancer and inflammation.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting.

Vitamin B12 – supports normal energy metabolism and nervous system function; naturally rare in plants, making Alfalfa notable here.

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction.

Iron – to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells; also used in mitochondria to release energy from food.

Magnesium – for nerve and muscle (including the heart) function, and for immune system support.

Phosphorus – for bones and teeth, and for making ATP, the body's energy currency.

Potassium – for nerve function.

Zinc – for immune function, wound healing, and normal growth and metabolism.

Protein – a complete protein source containing all nine essential amino acids, rare for a plant.

Grown more for flavour and decoration than nutrition, but foodies will love the health perks too!

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet. Nasturtium leaves are particularly rich in this compared to many salad greens.

Iron – to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells; also used in mitochondria to release energy from food.

Manganese – for liver function and helps the brain, nervous system and many enzymes.

Grown mainly for that gentle garlic flavour, but comes with a genuine health kick too!

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.

Allicin – a sulfur compound (also found in garlic) with antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and may support heart health.

Vitamin E (alpha-tocophorol) – protects cells from damage by free radicals and so may reduce risk of cancer and inflammation. 

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting. 

Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Selenium – for thyroid function and immune system.

Vitamin B9 (folic acid or folate) – helps make red blood cells, aids protein synthesis, reduces risk of neural tube defects in fetus.  

Calcium – for healthy bones and teeth and muscle contraction. Antioxidants – mop up free radicals and so reduce risk of cancer.

Vitamin K – for blood clotting. 

Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin – for eyesight

Beta carotene - from which the body makes vitamin A –for eyesight, immune system and healthy skin.

Vitamin C – to make collagen for blood vessel walls and joints, and to help absorb iron from the diet.  

Protein – a source of amino acids for growth.