
19. Watercress
Watercress is considered to be one of the best greens to eat. Surprisingly, watercress contains four times more beta carotene than your average apple. This remarkable green has anti-aging qualities, as well. Enriched with vitamin K, watercress helps to fight aging by keeping your skin looking young. Best described as tasting mild, watercress can be used in various ways to maximize its benefits. According to Eat This, Not That!, just two cups of watercress per day can help fight cancer. It contains PEITC, which, according to studies, can help cancer patients to fight off DNA damage by 17%.
Watercress is best served in its raw form. Cooking it can reduce the amount of PEITC’s, so it’s best to fill it in salads, sandwiches, or made into a juice. Did you know watercress grows best in water? It’s found in the wild, growing in natural spring water! It’s also one of the oldest known leafy greens eaten by humans. Adding this unique green to your diet will be beneficial for more reasons than one, so head over to your closest grocery store to pick some up to try for yourself. It’s considered a mild flavor with a peppery bite you’ll enjoy each time you eat it.