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Watercress is a leafy green that naturally grows in clean, slow-moving water and belongs to the same plant family as mustard greens, kale, and cabbage. It has a mild, peppery taste and can be eaten raw or cooked in many different meals.
Public health researchers, including those at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have evaluated watercress for its nutritional value. In a review of 47 fruits and vegetables, watercress received the highest possible score for nutrient density. A perfect score indicates that a food provides a large amount of key nutrients relative to the number of calories it contains.
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