Food and gastronomy
A food that can be found in all our supermarkets.
Eating healthy is a daily mission. In fact, to avoid health problems, in addition to practicing a regular sports activity and getting enough sleep, it is essential to eat a balanced diet. Also, we all know the basic rules like eating five fruits and vegetables a day, swallowing a dairy product every morning or trying to limit our consumption of red meat and saturated fat. The nutriscores present on the products in store are also a good indicator to know which foods to favor and which to forget.
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Recently, American researchers even wanted to know which fruit, vegetable or herb was considered the healthiest. And according to the results of the study conducted at William Paterson University in New Jersey, watercress would be the food that would win the gold medal in the field. Very rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals, this aromatic herb contains a large amount of iron, calcium and vitamins A and C. The antioxidants in watercress help protect DNA and also help reduce the risk of cancer.
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To arrive at this result, Di Noia, the professor at the head of this study, compared more than 40 foods according to their nutrient content. For 100 calories, watercress would provide all of these nutrients. We can then say that the herb obtains a nutritional score of 100/100. We then find Chinese cabbage in second place (with a score of 91.99) followed by Swiss chard (89.27), beetroot (87.08) and spinach (86.43).
A study that may allow you to see more clearly the next time you go shopping. Another advantage, watercress is one of the inexpensive vegetables, ideal for eating a balanced diet without breaking the bank. You can cook it in soup, salad or in the form of pesto.
