Nutrition
This Is The Healthiest Vegetable in the World, According to Science
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Nutrition
This Is The Healthiest Vegetable in the World, According to Science
This small leafy green superfood outshines all other fruits and vegetables in terms of nutritional density.
According to a study conducted by William Paterson University in New Jersey, watercress tops the list of healthiest fruits and vegetables.
To establish this ranking, researchers analyzed 41 foods based on their content of essential nutrients: fibre, vitamins, minerals, etc. Watercress received a perfect score for nutrient density, meaning it offers maximum nutrients for minimum calories. This verdict was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States, which calls this leafy vegetable the "healthiest food in the world."
A nutritional powerhouse
Often relegated to the background in our recipes, watercress nevertheless deserves a special place in our diet. A 100g serving is enough to cover all our daily needs for nutrients of all kinds, such as potassium, fibre, protein, calcium, iron, as well as vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate and zinc.
How to incorporate watercress into your diet
Watercress is easy to cook and can be used in both simple and sophisticated dishes. Its slightly peppery flavour adds a unique touch to many recipes:
- In salads, mixed with other greens (Try our Grapefruit, Avocado and Watercress Salad or Beet, Orange and Watercress Salad)
- Use it to garnish soups, toss with pasta, stir into steamed rice, swirl into risotto, or top a pizza (Try our Watercress and Walnut Pesto or Chilled Avocado & Watercress Soup)
- Add to a quiches, savoury tarts or meals (Try our Poached Trout with Watercress Sauce or Creamed Watercress with Ginger and Shiitakes)
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