The healthiest veggie is one that you probably don't eat very often, or at all.

Thanks to watercress' numerous health benefits, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded the leafy green a perfect 100% score on their scale of “powerhouse fruits and vegetables.”

Watercress is incredibly nutrient-dense, with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in every bite. It has a peppery and almost bitter taste, similar to arugula. Not to mention, watercress isn't widely available in most supermarkets, probably due to low demand.

But its nutrition profile does make it worth seeking out for a healthy green addition to smoothies, salads or cooked greens. Learn more about why watercress is one of the healthiest veggies in the world and simple ways to try i

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