Watercress

Also Known As : Jalkumbhi, Chansaur

Technical Name : Nasturtium officinale

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has peppery and tangy flavour.

Usage Tips

Watercress can be added to sandwiches, salads and vegetable juice.
It can be used to garnish dishes.

Description

Watercress is a dark, leafy green aquatic plant. These are one of the the strongest-tasting salad leaves. Both the leaves and stems of the plant are edible.

Health benefits

It contains antioxidants that protects cell damage and also lowers the risk of chronic diseases.⁽¹⁾
It helps to boost immune system in the body.⁽¹⁾
It contains anticancer compounds called isothiocyanates that prevents cancer.⁽¹⁾
It improves heart health and lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Choose tender dark green leaves, without any signs of yellowing or wilting.

Note

People who take blood-thinners must avoid watercress as it is high in Vitamin K that may cause blood clotting.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/watercress-benefits#section4

(2) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-watercress-and-its-side-effects

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