Useful properties of watercress salad

This unique, fastidious culture has a rich history. The beneficial properties of watercress were known to the ancient Romans, Greeks and Egyptians. The plant is widely used in cooking. The piquant taste, reminiscent of a mixture of mustard and horseradish, gives the dishes a special sophistication. Sprouts and greens are used to prepare soups, salads, as a side dish or seasoning for fish and meat dishes, cheese, and sausage. It also goes well with omelet, scrambled eggs, and potatoes.

Useful properties of watercress

• prevention of periodontal disease;
• improves appetite, regulates digestive processes;
• removes toxins from the body;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• regulates the activity of the thyroid gland.

Watercress leaves contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals: A, C, D, E, group B, iodine, calcium. This is a good reason to include this product in your daily diet. In winter, the plant can be grown indoors, in a shallow box of soil or a tray of damp sand or sawdust placed on a windowsill.

In this case, the beneficial properties of watercress and its excellent taste will delight you all year round.