Al-Marsad newspaper: The regional association of fruit and vegetable growers in the Rhine region said that watercress has many health benefits, in addition to its role in weight loss.
watercress benefits
Watercress is a vegetable rich in minerals and vitamins such as iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, beta-carotene and folic acid.
The German Association added that watercress is rich in antioxidants, which fight what is known as “free radicals”, which attack cells and raise the risk of cancer and aging.
Watercress is also characterized by mustard oils, which are among the bitter substances, which work to prevent cancer.
In addition, watercress is characterized by low calories; Each 100 grams contains only 30 calories, which makes it a suitable food for weight loss.
watercress storage
The association stressed the need to eat watercress as fresh as possible; Because it contains nitrates, which, when stored for a long time, turn into nitrites, which are suspected of causing cancer and blocking the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Therefore, watercress should be stored in a foil bag or closed box in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days.
