Watercress is a peppery and sweet tasting green leafy vegetable. This member of the cabbage family contains significant amounts of iron, calcium and folic acid, in addition to vitamins A and C. It also appears to have cancer-suppressing properties, particularly effective in preventing colon, lung and breast cancer. Its high iodine content makes watercress have a strengthening effect on the thyroid gland, beneficial for sufferers of hypothyroidism. [1]
Add fresh watercress to your salad, soup or sandwich. Enjoy this wonderful health food as many places as you can, especially if you suffer from cancer or thyroid problems.
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[1]http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/isothio/