In one study, several foods were examined for their nutritional value. The result: The unexpected vegetable is considered particularly healthy and nutritious. Read more here:

A food is considered healthy if it provides essential nutrients to our body. What's particularly healthy for you will always vary from person to person—after all, there are tolerances and allergies—but one study set out to determine the healthiest foods (More consumer news can be found here)

HEIDELBERG24 reveals which vegetables surprisingly top the list of healthiest foods.

To find out which foods are healthy, researcher Jennifer De Noya put their nutrients and calories in a ratio. Nutrients such as vitamin A, B12 or fiber are ranked based on how much of the nutrient comes from as few calories as possible. (paw)