- Watercress is related to the nasturtium and both share the distinctive peppery taste given by the presence of benzyl mustard oil.
- This is a strong natural antibiotic of great benefit to maintaining the health of the gut.
- Watercress, like its other relatives broccoli and cabbage, is useful as protection against cancer and the presence of beta-carotene and Vitamin C enhances this role.
- This vegetable provides a useful source of folic acid, iodine and riboflavin.
- Research has shown that watercress has helped people suffering from respiratory and urinary problems.
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