Food For Thought: Watercress
Watercress: Did you know that fresh cress has a higher concentration of vitamin C than oranges, more vitamin E than broccoli, more calcium than whole milk and more iron than spinach?
And if that doesn't make you want to jump on your bike and pedal to your local farmers market, then how about the fact that it contains high levels of Beta-carotene, which when converted into vitamin A in our body, helps improve our vision, hair, skin, nails, bones and teeth.
It's also a hell of a lot cheaper than going to a beauty spa!
Tip: keep your fresh watercress submerged in water and stored in the refrigerator, where it will keep well for up to 2-3 days.