I Want More...Watercress Salad
Watercress is one of the most highly nutritious vegetables out there so I want to incorporate more!! Watercress can be a bit bitter in taste do I decided to sweeten it up with figs and cucumbers. I found the figs to be pretty cheap in the bulk section at the co-op, only $3.99 a pound. For the dressing I used raw honey, fresh squeezed lemon, all spice( a good amount) and some sea salt. I'm trying to stay away from the oil since gaining a few pounds over the holidays! Usually some lemon and vinegar and sea salt does the trick but this one needed some honey:)
Check out these insane health benefits of watercress!!
- Watercress contains anticancer properties.
- Watercress helps protect the eyes because it contains a high level of two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.
- Watercress helps to normalize cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Watercress increases sexual energy and enhances fertility.
- Watercress can help improved memory, mental function and to retard ageing.
- Watercress is a powerful cleanser of the body, especially the bloodstream.
- Watercress can help increase production of breast milk
- Watercress is low in calories and high in potassium which is valued for weight loss, as its diuretic action draws excess fluid down and out of the body.
- Watercress helps improve digestion by regulating the flow of bile.
- Watercress is valued for clearing and improving the complexion.
- The chlorophyll-rich leaves are chewed to absorb breath odors.
- Chewing raw watercress leaves can cure bleeding gums.
- Watercress leaves are used as a poultice for the relief of enlarged prostate gland. The poultice can also treat swollen feet and sprained ankles.
- Watercress is a good source of iodine, which is important to the function of the thyroid gland.
- Watercress is rich calcium which can strengthen the bones and teeth.
ENOUGH SAID!! I think I have a crush on watercress! Make healthy choices:)))
