1. Beets 
These grungy-looking roots are naturally sweeter than any other vegetable, which means they pack tons of flavor underneath their rugged exterior.
2. Cabbage 
Absent from most American kitchens, this cruciferous vegetable is a major player in European and Asian diets.
3. Guava 
Guava is an obscure tropical fruit that's subtly acidic, with sweetness that intensifies as you eat your way to the center.
4. Swiss chard 
Hidden in the leafy-greens cooler of your market, you'll find this slightly bitter, salty vegetable, which is actually native to the Mediterranean.
5. Cinnamon 
This old-world spice usually reaches most men's stomachs only when it's mixed with sugar and stuck to a roll.
6. Purslane 
Although the FDA classifies purslane as a broad-leaved weed, it's a popular vegetable and herb in many other countries, including China, Mexico, and Greece.
7. Pomegranate juice 
A popular drink for decades in the Middle East, pomegranate juice has become widely available only recently in the United States.
8. Goji berries 
These raisin-size fruits are chewy and taste like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry. More important, these potent berries have been used as a medicinal food in Tibet for over 1,700 years.
9. Dried plums 
You may know these better by the moniker "prunes," which are indelibly linked with nursing homes and bathroom habits. And that explains why, in an effort to revive this delicious fruit's image, producers now market them under another name.
10. Pumpkin seeds 
These jack-o'-lantern waste products are the most nutritious part of the pumpkin.
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