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What are the potential health benefits associated with incorporating watercress into one's diet, considering its nutritional profile and therapeutic properties?
Watercress is a fascinating plant that has plenty of nutrients, phytonutrients (healthy substances found in plants) and other benefits. You may want to consider adding watercress to your daily salad to take advantage of what it contains.
Benefits
Extremely nutrient-dense
high in vitamin K1
high in calcium
high in manganese
high in vitamin E
high in beta carotene
Has anticancer properties
Has zeaxanthin and lutein, which may help filter blue light and decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration
Helps with making sure that arteries are less stiff
Keep a person’s blood pressure from going too high Can support exercise performance
Where to get it
You can get it at the grocery store.
Last updated: Sep 12, 2024 14:08 PM