A Must-Eat Green Most Women Overlook!
According to Self Magazine In the produce aisle, we often find ourselves in deer-in-headlights mode when we get to the greens there are just so many options. Lately, kale has been getting loads of attention for being a vitamin- and nutrient-packed super food. But, aesthetically, we're drawn to watercress, with its pretty, petite leaves.
Turns out, watercress gives kale a run for its money. In fact, while much more research is needed, a recent study found that watercress might reduce your risk of breast cancer, thanks to a compound that inhibits a protein related to tumor growth.
"In addition to the compound in this study, a cup of watercress contains plenty of vitamins A and C and boasts an entire day's worth of vitamin K, a nutrient that helps keep your bones strong and your heart healthy -- and just four calories,"
"It's also a mild diuretic, which can help you shed excess fluid if you're bloated from too much salt or before your period,"
Watercress is my favorite vegetable alone with garlic!
Here's one of my own favorite recipe for watercress!
First start with the watercress by washing it few time, then chopped it into small pieces add pitted green Spanish olive or black Greek olive and chopped fresh garlic, chopped red onion, with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or lemon juice and top it with feta cheese!
Delicious and very healthy for woman, man and the whole family!
Bon appétit!
Thanks.
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