GĐXH - Watercress is highly valued for its nutritional content as well as its ability to prevent and treat diseases, especially chronic diseases.
In winter and spring, watercress is a familiar dish on the dinner table of many Vietnamese families. Notably, in a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a nutritional score was given to nutritious vegetables and fruits. As a result, watercress was given the highest score - 100 points and was considered the healthiest food in the world .
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According to research, each cup of watercress contains 100% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin K. 2 cups of fresh watercress, about 70 grams, contain only 7 calories, while providing 212% of Vitamin K, 48% of Vitamin C, 44% of Vitamin A, 8% of Calcium, 8% of Manganese, 6% of Potassium. In addition, they also have 4% of Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Magnesium and Phosphorus.
In Oriental medicine, watercress is cold and bitter. It has diuretic properties, detoxifies the liver, and aids digestion. It is often used to treat urinary retention, tuberculosis, bronchitis, diabetes, and other diseases. In addition, substances in watercress can help lower blood pressure.
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Blood pressure regulation
Zeaxanthin and lutein are two active ingredients that account for a high proportion in watercress. They are known for their ability to eliminate excess fat, prevent and reduce atherosclerosis, thereby helping to regulate blood pressure. Not only that, the trio: Ca, K and Mg in watercress also brings similar effects, in addition to helping limit platelet aggregation and control endothelial dysfunction.
Stroke prevention
Watercress contains many powerful antioxidants such as: Vitamin C, carotenoids, lutein, zeaxanthin, ... These ingredients are especially beneficial for cardiovascular health, helping the heart muscle to work more durably, reducing the amount of bad fat in the blood and limiting atherosclerosis. In addition, vitamin B9 in this food also effectively prevents the risk of stroke. Therefore, regularly using watercress is the simplest and most effective way for you to prevent complications related to cardiovascular disease.
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Good for thyroid
Among the nutritional components of vegetables, iodine is one of the prominent components. This micronutrient participates in the structure of thyroid hormones (T3, T4), thereby helping to support the body's metabolism. Therefore, if you include this food in your weekly menu, it will prevent the risk of hypothyroidism.
Helps strengthen bones
The main components of bones are Ca and P, and both of these minerals are present in watercress. Therefore, if you regularly consume this food, your musculoskeletal system will become stronger and healthier, avoiding osteoporosis and weak bones. In addition, vitamin K in watercress also helps reduce the risk of bone fractures because this ingredient is too brittle and porous.
Good for eyes
Vitamin A in watercress has a very positive effect in improving eyesight and preventing the risk of macular degeneration from an early stage. In another development, watercress is also very rich in vitamin C and this ingredient is considered a shield to effectively prevent cataracts. So if you want to have bright and healthy eyes, you should "make friends" with watercress as soon as possible.
Helps boost immunity
The extremely high vitamin C content in watercress not only helps strengthen the immune system in general, but also increases the effectiveness of fighting cancer in particular. In addition, isothicyanate - a compound found in watercress - also helps inactivate Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), an enzyme that stimulates the strong growth of tumors. Thereby slowing the progression of this dangerous disease (especially breast cancer).
Support diabetes treatment
The ability of watercress to regulate blood sugar is due to the ALA component. In addition, the antioxidants in this plant also increase the sensitivity of insulin, the hormone that helps convert blood sugar into stored sugar in the liver and muscles. Not only that, the high content of amino acids and fiber in watercress also actively participates in controlling blood sugar.
5 medicinal dishes from watercress
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Treat bronchitis
Take 200g of watercress, 50g of perilla leaves, add a few slices of fresh ginger. Boil all of them with 3 bowls of water in a clay pot, boil until there is only 1 bowl left. Divide into 3 doses to drink 3 times a day.
Cure urinary retention
Ingredients include watercress, onion, white radish. Finely chop and dry all ingredients and then boil with 1 liter of water. Boil until there is 300ml of water left, then turn off the stove, drink 2 times/day. Or you can use watercress dipped in boiling water, then mix with vinegar and sesame and eat to treat urinary retention.
Treatment of tuberculosis
Use 200g of watercress and a little dried tangerine peel to boil water. Drinking the water while it is still warm will have a detoxifying effect and is extremely good for treating tuberculosis.
Diabetes treatment
10g watercress, radish, celery, cabbage, carrot and perilla leaves. Crush or squeeze to get the juice and drink 1 cup per day. Note, do not use too much to avoid stomach ache, kidney damage and bladder discomfort.
Skin treatment
Some diseases such as Eczema, scabies, ringworm, hair loss, scalp diseases, acne, ulcers... can be treated by eating raw watercress or squeezing the juice and applying it to the infected area.
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