Vegetables Word Search Puzzle 30

TURNIP: Turnips were carved like jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween in old Irish and Scottish traditions before pumpkins became popular.

SPINACH: Spinach was made famous by Popeye cartoons, though it doesn't actually give you instant super strength!

CHILLI: Chillies feel hot because of capsaicin, a chemical that triggers pain receptors in your mouth that normally sense heat.

CABBAGE: Cabbage can be green, red, or purple, and is packed with vitamin C and vitamin K.

CUCUMBER: Cucumbers are 96% water, making them one of the most hydrating vegetables you can eat.

SORREL: Sorrel has a tangy, lemony taste because it contains oxalic acid, the same compound found in rhubarb and spinach.

TOMATO: Tomatoes are scientifically fruits because they have seeds, but the Supreme Court legally classified them as vegetables in 1893.

ONION: Onions make you cry because cutting them releases a gas that irritates your eyes and mixes with your tears to form acid.

KALE: Kale became a trendy superfood in the 2010s, but it's been grown for over 2,000 years and was common in ancient Rome.