WATER CRESS

 

What is it called in different languages?
English: water cress
Telugu: kooraaku
Hindi: Halon/ Chansur
Marathi: Ahaliv
Sanskrit: Nandini/ waspuspha
Tamil: ativerai
Kaannada: jalasasya

About Watercress: Watercress is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant. The other common name for watercress is yellow cress. It is the oldest known leafy vegetable consumed by humans. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family. Watercress contains isothiocyanates which are partly destroyed by boiling. It is a good source of vitamin K. This leafy vegetable is also a rich source of carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, vitamin A, C, B6, calcium, and manganese. Watercress has a peppery, slightly spicy flavor.

Benefits:
– Reduces the risk of chronic diseases
– Prevents the risk of cancer
– Good for heart health
– Boosts blood vessels health
– Lowers cholesterol
– Protects osteoporosis
– Boosts immune system
– Aids weight loss because of high nutrient density
– Enhances your eye health

Uses:
– You can make salad –https://youtu.be/ETa41USLCYs
– Can make soup –https://youtu.be/ke5MriFi_n0
– You can make curry –https://youtu.be/euovDZMNlTs
– Can make health drink –https://youtu.be/fgp7gOr9XGA
– You can make simple stir fry –https://youtu.be/cvuN31t8VNY
– Can make a sandwich –https://youtu.be/BSYqMsa23BI