https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/cruciferous/Recent content in cruciferous on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 03 Jun 2026 03:23:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/worlds-healthiest-vegetable-revealed-watercress-tops-the-list-and-costs-just-1/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:23:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/worlds-healthiest-vegetable-revealed-watercress-tops-the-list-and-costs-just-1/Scientists have identified the world’s most nutrient-dense vegetable, and the surprising winner is watercress. According to research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), watercress earned a flawless nutrient density score of 100, outpacing popular greens like Chinese cabbage, chard, beetroot greens, and spinach. A member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes cabbage, kale, radish, and mustard, watercress (Latin name Nasturtium officinale) is known for its distinctive peppery flavor—earning the nickname “nose twister.