No more small hunger pangs when you pay attention to what you eat. An American study has revealed the name of the food that would be the healthiest for our body. It is neither a fruit nor a vegetable, but you can eat it without restriction as it is good for your health and low in calories.
A balanced diet requires a clever mix of proteins, vegetables rich in vitamins, interesting dairy products from a nutritional point of view, pleasure foods, healthy fruits and spices that boost metabolism and immune defenses. . But when trying to lose weight, it is sometimes difficult to be full and know what to eat. Truce of suspense, American researchers from William Paterson University in New Jersey have looked into the question and have unearthed a food that can be eaten in quantity because it would be healthiest in the world.
Dwelling on the nutritional qualities of fruits and vegetables with high nutritional power, the study has, in fact, analyzed 47 foods known to be “superfoods” and 41 were found to be even richer in essential nutrients. The scientists then established a classification of these and it was an unknown food that rose to the top of the classification: the watercress. This vegetable plant of the cruciferous family obtains a nutrient density score of 100/100.
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Watercress, the superfood to eat for good health
Calcium, potassium, proteins, iron, zinc, vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E and K, watercress is an antioxidant food that contains all the nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of our body. 100 grams of this crucifer covers 100% of our recommended daily nutrient intake and represents onlyonly ten calories. You can therefore refill without fear of gaining weight when you are still hungry.
Thanks to all that it contains, watercress can also help us boost our immune defenses and help in the development of our bones and muscles. Like many superfoods, consuming them regularly might even lower the risk of developing cancer.
How to eat watercress?
Watercress can be eaten as well cruin salad, that cuit like spinach. You can also incorporate it into the preparation of your homemade smoothies and juices. Do not hesitate to associate it with Chinese cabbage, Swiss chard, beetroot and spinach in your meals because these other foods follow it closely in the ranking of the healthiest foods.