What Watercress Good for?

Watercress is a powerhouse vegetable that packs several important nutrients but is extremely low in calories. It contains a plethora of antioxidants, which may lower your risk of heart disease and several types of cancer. It's also a good source of minerals that protect your bones.

Can you eat watercress everyday?

You can eat watercress everyday and, as watercress is sold in all supermarkets, it's easy to get your nutritional top-up! Watercress (nasturtium officinale) is a superfood; we already know that watercress is rich in vitamins, containing over 50 vital vitamins and minerals.

Is watercress the healthiest food?

Yes, watercress is the healthiest vegetable and it's not just us that says so! In the USA, Whole Foods Market runs the ANDI (aggregate nutrient density index) which measures the amount of nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals) in a food related to the amount of energy (calories).