CDC and nutrition experts have pinpointed the ultimate powerhouse vegetable, watercress.
While familiar veggies like cabbage, spinach and beetroot score in the 80s, watercress stands unrivaled, achieving a perfect score of 100.
Abundant in vitamins and minerals, watercress offers a strong nutritional profile. A mere 100 grams of this herb can satisfy a substantial portion of the daily Vitamin C requirement, surpassing even oranges and lemons.
This leafy green thrives in freshwater bodies such as streams and ponds. It shares close ties with cabbage, kale, radishes
and mustard. With a zesty, peppery taste watercress boasts a culinary heritage spanning over three millennia.
The only drawback is its scarcity. It is available primarily at specialty markets and outlets like Whole Foods, rather than conventional supermarkets.
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