Watercress is also known as watercressalready. It belongs to the cabbage family, so it is related to cabbage, broccoli and kale. In appearance, the plant is extremely inconspicuous. It has tiny leaves and may resemble cress. It grows on the banks of still or slowly flowing waters.
It naturally occurred in North America, Western Europe and Asia, but now it can be found almost all over the world. In Poland watercress grows wildbut it is rarely seen, mainly in the west of the country.
Due to its health properties, watercress is more and more often and more willingly cultivated. It gained great popularity in the USA, England, Spain and France. Despite this We usually don’t get it in stores.
Watercress has a high content vitamins C, K, B vitamins or minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium. Additionally, it is rich in beta-carotene, lutein and flavonoids. Due to its properties, it is considered the healthiest vegetable in the world.
As a result, eating watercress regularly will inhibit the action of free radicals. It will work anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory or antibacterial. It will slow down premature aging processesprotecting the skin, mind and heart.
In addition, watercress is worth eating because of its properties properties that lower total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol. In this way, it will both ensure proper blood pressure and support the heart. Meaning that the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases will decrease such as, among others, atherosclerosis, stroke, hypertension, heart failure.
Watercress can be used too remedy for diabetes. The plant will help stabilize blood glucose levels. Plus insulin secretion will be normalized. Eating it is recommended not only for diabetics, but also for patients struggling with high sugar levels.
Watercress tastes great slightly bitter and sharpmay be associated with arugula. So we’ll use it for various vegetable salads. It goes well with radishes, cherry tomatoes, beetroot or salmon.
Watercress can also be a great vegetable addition for sandwiches, homemade burgers or tortillas. The vegetable will enrich vegetable cocktailslunch salads or pasta sauces.
Source: dietetyki.org.pl, Terazgotuje.pl
