Variety not only keeps your diet fresh—it can also help keep you healthy by giving you a broader range of nutrients. And the bounty of greens arriving at farmers’ markets this time of year makes it a great time to trade in your tried-and-true healthy foods for something new. Added bonus: “Just picked” produce is loaded with disease-fighting vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, plus it usually costs less and bursts with flavor. See our springtime healthy foods favorites… If you like arugula, try watercress. This spicy green is richer in bone-building vitamin K and adds a bit of kick to salads. If you like broccoli, try broccoli rabe. With even more iron and calcium, this bitter green makes a perfect side sautéed with garlic, oil, and red-pepper flakes. If you like garlic, try garlic scapes. These green stems of the garlic plant are delicious in stir-fries, soups, and pesto and add vitamin C to your meal. If you like baby spinach, try baby bok choy. Milder than regular bok choy, this stir-fry-ready veggie may be a potent cancer-fighter. Steam it whole and drizzle with sesame oil and seeds. If you like onions, try scallions. Rich in infection-preventing allicin, they are an easy way to add flavor—along with vision-protecting lutein and zeaxanthin—to soups, baked potatoes, and salads. More from Prevention: 7 New Ways to Use Fresh Asparagus
