Water chestnuts are a nutrient-dense, starchy vegetable that's been a staple in Asian cuisine for centuries. You'll find them growing wild in freshwater environments, and when you eat them, you're getting a taste of the earth and a dose of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They're a whole food your body was meant to eat.
Did you know
Water chestnuts aren't nuts — they're aquatic vegetables that grow in marshes.