Grow your own Watercress

Watercress is among the most highly nutritious vegetable, many of the great herbalists wrote of the revitalizing power of watercress. The health benefits of watercress are attributed to its nutrient content. Watercress is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, E, manganese, and carotenes. It also a good source of calcium, fiber, iron and copper. Watercress livens up raw salad and it also makes a valuable juice. Watercress juice is a green juice and must not be consumed alone. It also tastes bitter and is much easier to swallow if mixed with carrot, potato, and a little parsley or carrot, spinach, and turnip leaves. For optimal health benefits, eat watercress raw and as fresh as possible. Health Benefits: Watercress contains anticancer properties. Watercress helps protect the eyes because it contains a high level of two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin. Watercress helps to normalize cholesterol and blood pressure. Watercress increases sexual energy and enhances fertility. Watercress can help improved memory, mental function and to retard ageing. Watercress is a powerful cleanser of the body, especially the bloodstream. Watercress can help increase production of breast milk. Watercress is low in calories and high in potassium which is valued for weight loss, as its diuretic action draws excess fluid down and out of the body. Watercress helps improve digestion by regulating the flow of bile. Watercress is valued for clearing and improving the complexion. The chlorophyll-rich leaves are chewed to absorb breath odors. Chewing raw watercress leaves can cure bleeding gums. Watercress leaves are used as a poultice for the relief of enlarged prostate gland. The poultice can also treat swollen feet and sprained ankles. Watercress is a good source of iodine, which is important to the function of the thyroid gland. Watercress is rich calcium which can strengthen the bones and teeth. A bit different from my usual uploads, but for a friend who cannot download avi's!