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Green leafies for nutrition

A.The sprouts of broccoli

Broccoli plants that are 3-to-5 days old with little green leaves that resemble alfalfa sprouts are used to make these leafy greens. They contain around 100 times more glucoraphanin than broccoli and have the same number of calories and macronutrients per ounce.

"When [glucoraphanin] is chewed or cut, it is converted into the superstar phytochemical sulforaphane, which has powerful anti-cancer effects, including promoting cancer cell death [and] lowering inflammation and susceptibility to cancer-causing toxins," according to The Nutrition Twins. "Sulforaphane boosts liver detoxification enzymes and may even help switch off cancer-causing genes."

B.Watercress

This cruciferous vegetable has a somewhat spicy, peppery flavor, as well as a long list of health advantages.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named watercress the most nutrient-dense vegetable on a list of "powerhouse fruits and vegetables." This indicates it has the most nutritional value for the least amount of calories. When it comes to disease prevention and weight loss, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Watercress also includes large amounts of digestion-promoting fiber, 8-supporting vitamin C, disease-preventing glucosinates, and other nutrients, according to The Nutrition Twins.

"Vitamin K, a highly vital calcritical ingredient for bone health, is one of the standouts in this powerhouse."

Salads, soups, stir-fries, and even pizza can all benefit from it.