Watercress  leaves are a powerhouse of nutrients – even if eaten in small quantities. They provide good amounts of vitamins C and K, potassium and calcium.  They are also a good source of carotenes and lutein for eye health. Watercress  is rich in a variety of plant chemicals that can help prevent or control cancers, including phenylethyl isothiocynate, which can help to block the action of cells that are linked with lung cancer.

Watercress  may also help detoxify the liver and cleanse the blood, and the benzyl oils it contains are powerful antibiotics. It can help improve night blindness and the sun-sensitive condition called porphyria.

Watercress  is  rich in vitamin K for bone health and healthy blood

Watercress  should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.

Commercially produced watercress is cleaner and carries less bacteria less than wild watercress.

25 g of watercress contains

• 3 Kcalories
• 0.6 g protein
• 0.3 g carbohydrate
• 11 mg vitamin C
• 62 mcg vitamin K
• 83 mg potassium
• 30 mg calcium
• 705 mcg beta-carotene
• 1442 mcg lutein/Zeaxantin