Smaegle, the onion, and his friends go to Vegetable Theatre School. They have to do a play called the "Healthy Veggies." The veggies chosen to do the play are Brock the broccoli, Pat the sweet potato, Gary the garlic, Sid the spinach, Cary the carrot and of course, Smaegle the onion. They are talking among themselves and want to decide who should be the star of the play.

Trying to get everyone's attention, Smaegle said, "I am the healthiest vegetable on earth, so I should be the star." Gary protested, "No, I am the healthiest vegetable." They all started arguing about who is the healthiest vegetable on earth.

"I can help fight many diseases, even cancer!" Smaegle said. "People who eat more onions have nearly 50% less chance of getting cancer than those who eat no onions. In many cultures I am loved for adding flavor to variety of dishes."

"Well," Gary said in a bragging voice, "I can help the human body stay healthy and strong too. For over 5,000 years I have been valued for my healing powers. I can prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. I am a natural antibiotic."

Then Cary, Pat, Sid and Brock started voicing themselves. "We are healthy, too!"

"So," Cary boasted. "I am excellent for the human eyes. I have lots of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. My antioxidants slow down the aging process. My juice is considered no less than a miracle juice."

"But I have lots of calcium, protein, folic acid and fiber. I also have plenty of cancer fighting properties," announced Brock.

Pat interrupted, "I am an important source of vitamin A and C, fiber and potassium. I reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Best of all I am delicious."

Sid said, "You all know that spinach is the best vegetable on earth because of its great iron, antioxidant and health promoting benefits. I can build strong bones and teeth."

Mrs. Corn, the teacher, heard the commotion and broke their argument. She said, "You are all the stars of the play." Everyone looked at each other in amazement. Mrs. Corn continued, "Every vegetable is healthy in their own way. The human body needs every one of you to stay healthy and strong. You should team up and not argue."

The vegetables thought about what Mrs. Corn had said. They decided to work together and make a great play.