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Food and Nutrition: Watercress

When used topically, watercress juice can be helpful in relieving skin eczema, as well as other skin conditions. Its high content of vitamin A and C best obtained by juicing are also beneficial for healthy skin

Watercress

Watercress (Nasturtium officinalis) is a semi-aquatic perennial herb belonging to the family of Brassicaceae, which has been known since time immemorial for its flavouring, therapeutic and aphrodisiac properties. It is closely related to mustard greens, garden cress, cabbage, salad rocket (arugula), etc.

  • Found to prevent osteoporosis, anemia, and vitamin A deficiency and believed to protect from cardiovascular diseases and colon and prostate cancers
  • The high content in phytonutrients lutein and zeaxanthin are potent anti-oxidants; together with vitamin A and zinc all in this herb help greatly improve eye health
  • Is also an excellent source of vitamin-A, and flavonoids anti-oxidants like ß carotene, lutein and zea-xanthin
  • The high iodine content in watercress can help prevent goitre, improve the function of the thyroid gland and relieve the symptoms of many forms of hypothyroidism
  • Being an antioxidant rich, fewer calories and low-fat vegetable, it is often recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programmes
  • A storehouse of many natural phytonutrients like isothiocyanates that have health promotional and disease prevention properties
  • The sulphur glycosides found in watercress have been shown to modify bronchial secretions and exert an expectorant effect, which can be used to treat many forms of chronic bronchitis
  • Eating watercress daily can significantly reduce DNA damage to blood cells
  • The right proportion of calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamins A, C and K in watercress helps promote and maintain healthy and strong bones
  • Been used for its aphrodisiac effect since the age of the ancient Romans and Persians. This could be due to its high zinc and iron content
  • Rich in vitamin C, which has an anti-inflammatory action and can help prevent or relieve the symptoms of cold, flu and other types of inflammation
  • Chewing watercress makes teeth stronger. It also cures bleeding of the gum or gingivitis
  • Particularly helpful in treating different types of anemia due to its high content in iron

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