copper, and calcium. In addition, the greens are a very good source of vitamins B1,
B2, and E.
Greens in the cabbage family have almost three times as much calcium as
phosphorus. That is a very beneficial ratio since high phosphorus consumption has
been linked to osteoporosis. The high consumption reduces the utilization of calcium
and promotes it's excretion. As members of the cabbage family, watercress, kale,
collards, mustard greens, kohlrabi, and turnip greens contain the same sort of
anticancer properties.
Sources:
Murray , Michael N.D.. The Encyclopedia Of Healing Foods.
New York: Atria Books, 2005.
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention-5 A Day.
National Agricultural Library-USDA. usda.gov.
Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia
Watercress is a member of the
cabbage family along with other
greens such as mustard greens,
kale, kohlrabi, and turnip greens.
Watercress offers similar health
benefits as kale and collards and
can be used in the same way.
Watercress and other cabbage
greens are among the most
highly nutritious vegetables. They
provide an excellent source of
vitamins B6, C, manganese, and
carotenes. Greens in the
cabbage family also provide a
very good source of fiber, iron,
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