Healthy Benefits of Watercress

Watercress is a delicious leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and other nutritious meals. The history of watercress can be traced back as far as the ancient Greeks, who used this vegetable to improve the health of soldiers. The Romans ate watercress salads with oil and vinegar for added flavor. On its own, the watercress has a delightfully tangy flavor. This vegetable also has a number of health benefits that might surprise and interest you.

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• Watercress is a good source of vitamin B6, which helps get blood glucose to a normal level and can help ease menstrual cramps.

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• Since it's part of the cabbage family, watercress is a great source of fiber, and that can help you stay regular.

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• If you need to boost your immune system to protect against colds, watercress will provide you with a good amount of Vitamin C.

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• Women who need to correct an iron deficiency (which usually occurs during menstruation) will find the iron that they need in watercress greens.

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• Manganese, which is present in watercress, has been found to be helpful to women with osteoporosis issues.