Watercress (which is really nothing but a cute little green with lovely small leaves) is packed with 15 vitamins and minerals (who knew)!!!
Weight for weight, watercress contains more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, and as much vitamin C as oranges, making it an excellent food for the bones, blood and immune system. It is also a fabulous source of lutein and zeaxanthin (type of carotenoids) that reduce the risk of eye disease. Watercress aslo possesses a unique compound called PEITC, which has not only been found to inhibit the growth of cancer, but is thought to kill existing cancerous cells as well.
Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B5, B6, C, E, K, beta-carotene, biotin, folate; calcium, iodine, iron magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
i don't normally give recipes but here is a nice little salad recipe for your eating pleasure.
Carrot, orange and watercress salad:
1 bunch watercress, 2 carrots grated, 1 orange chopped, 1 avocado chopped, a handful of chopped walnuts. dressing: 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tbsp of parsley, 2 tbsp sunflower or olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon and salt and pepper to taste. ENJOY and REAP the BENEFITS of this little super veggie!!!
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