With the beautiful warm weather we’ve been having here in Montreal, it truly does feel like spring has taken a foot hold. I’m planning on taking out the bar b q from storage and start planning my vegetable garden over the weekend. There is nothing better than picking fresh tomatoes off the vine to use in a salad. but until mid summer, I’ll still be forced to buy from the local market.

To really give your salad a health boost, here is five veggies that are packed with antioxidant, just add one or all to pack a healthier punch.

5 healthy kick veggies
Artichokes
Broccoli
Leeks
Radishes
Red chicory

Scientist studying 27 vegetable have found that the artichoke packed the most antioxidant, and it also contains plenty of fiber and folate. At the market look for a nice and plump, but compact artichoke with fresh and green looking scales.

You’ll find most of these vegetables in your local supermarket, depending on the season.

A healthy kick to your salad Real Meds