Introduction Spinach and kale are two of the world’s most widely recommended green leafy vegetables — dense in vitamins, minerals, and protective phytochemicals. As global temperatures rise and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels change, food systems are facing new pressures that can reduce crop yields and the nutritional value of…
Introduction Few foods are as universally accessible—and as quietly powerful—as the apple (Malus domestica). From street markets in Marrakech to supermarkets in New York and farm stands across Europe, apples offer a compact package of dietary fiber, polyphenols (such as quercetin, catechins, and procyanidins), vitamin C, and water—nutrients and bioactives…