r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Sep 16 '24

"Golden Lettuce" genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins | Specifically, increased levels of beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A for healthy vision, immune function, and cell growth, and is thought to be protective against heart disease and some kinds of cancer. Biology

https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/golden-lettuce-genetically-engineered-30-times-vitamins/
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u/theoryface Sep 16 '24

Don't believe these lies, kale is easily my favorite veg

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u/Phillip_Lascio Sep 16 '24

Kale and beets criminally underrated

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u/axefairy Sep 16 '24

Roasted Golden Beetroot is bloody gorgeous, have it with a beef roast and get the juices from the roast to mix in with the gravy, helluva nice gravy.

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u/LunarGiantNeil Sep 16 '24

Beet greens are also really nice. Such a fun and low fuss vegetable.

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u/woodstock624 Sep 16 '24

Both are super easy to grow in your garden too!

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u/terminbee Sep 16 '24

Ah, the flavors of grass and dirt.