NUTRITION INFORMATION
ram for gram, watercress provides as much Vitamin C as oranges, more Calcium than whole milk and more Iron than spinach!
One 4oz/100g serving contains only 22 calories!
Nutrient |
Units |
Per 4 oz serving (100g) |
| Calcium |
mg |
123 |
| Iron |
mg |
.204 |
| Vitamin C |
mg |
43.86 |
| Potassium |
mg |
330 |
| Protein |
g |
2.34 |
| Magnesium |
mg |
21.42 |
| Fiber |
g |
.510 |
| Zinc |
mg |
.111 |
| Riboflavin |
mg |
.12 |
| Thiamin |
mg |
.093 |
| Copper |
mg |
.078 |
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FUN HISTORICAL FACTS...
n ancient Greece, consumption of watercress was thought to increase intelligence, inspiring the proverb "eat watercress and get wit."
Ancient Greek and Roman armies used to carry stores of watercress with them when marched, as it was believed to prevent scurvy.
Early Romans and Anglo-Saxons believed that eating watercress helped to prevent baldness!
Watercress farming was promoted in the US during the first World War because it was easy to grow at home and so nutrient dense.
HEALTH BENEFITS...
tudies are currently underway to examine the anti-cancer properties of watercress. Watercress is the single richest natural source of a compound called phenylethylisothiocyanate(PEITC). This compound is what gives watercress its unique peppery flavor.
The full results of this study should be available in the spring of 2006.
Because watercress is so nutrient-dense it is currently recommended as part of a healthy diet for people with compromised immune systems, and has been highlighted in "+ve" magazine and in "Eating Positive: A Nutrition Guide & Recipe Book for People with HIV/AIDS." |
