Eggplant
If you’ve ever followed the Mediterranean diet, you know how versatile and tasty eggplant can be. Whether baked, grilled, roasted or sautéed, eggplants can be enjoyed with a drizzle of olive oil and your favorite herbs and seasonings. Eggplant is also an adaptable vegetable that can absorb the flavor of whatever else is going in your dish. Eggplants are high in anthocyanins, a pigment with antioxidant properties that can protect against disease. Studies have shown that eggplant contains cardioprotective compounds for a healthier heart.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes are one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant that converts into vitamin A which supports the health of the skin, hair and eyes. High in fiber, this complex carbohydrate may seem too good to be true, but a baked orange spud loaded with black beans, feta, herbs, and roasted peppers is one of the easiest and nutrient-dense dinners you can have.