The 5 SURPRISING Vegetables You Need To Eat To STAY HEALTHY! | Dr. Steven Gundry
Watercress
Chinese cabbage
Chard
Beet greens
Spinach
You might be surprised to read that watercress, often used as a mere garnish, ranked No. 1. Think of this pleasantly peppery green as the perfect base for your salads or a great “bed” on which to serve a protein, like a broiled chicken breast.
The cruciferous veggie Chinese cabbage (you might know it as Napa cabbage) took the second spot. It makes a great coleslaw or health salad and can also be made into fermented, probiotic-rich kimchi.
The leafy greens chard, beet greens and spinach round out the top five, but there’s no need to stop there. Other healthful veggies high on the list include: collards, kale, arugula, leaf lettuce, broccoli and Brussels sprouts.