With its peppery flavor, vibrant green color, and therapeutic effects, watercress has long been cherished as far more than just another salad green. This unassuming vegetable contains an astonishing concentration of vital nutrients for which it has been praised since ancient times, including as a cure for scurvy (pdf) among sailors at sea.
Modern science is now revealing the secrets behind this superfood—and how it can help fight disease, strengthen the body, and add years to your life.
Why Is Watercress Considered the Most Nutritious?
Watercress is packed with nutrients with a perfect nutrient density score of 100, meaning that it provides maximum nutrients for minimal calories. The score ranks watercress first among 41 common fruits and vegetables, outperforming even nutrient-dense greens such as spinach, kale, and broccoli. In other words, ounce for ounce, watercress delivers more essential vitamins and minerals than any other plant food.
Mercura Wang
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Mercura Wang is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Have a tip? Email her at: [email protected]
