A pilot study quoted in todays telegraph has found that eating a single portion of watercress is enough to increase the number of cancer-fighting molecules in the bloodstream within hours and could prevent breast cancer from developing.
It also claimed that watercress could also prevent the recurrence of the disease in recovering breast cancer sufferers. Volunteers who ate 80 grams of watercress per day regularly were noticed to have significant health benefits, according to the pilot study.
Infact all the dark salad leaves are wonderfully good for you - rich in iron, magnesium and packed with antioxidants - and anyone who cares of their health should try to have a daily portion.
Have some rocket or watercress with a drizzle of olive oil as a side with dinner or mix some diced raw salad into a pasta salad.
If you struggle to greens regularly then juicing is a great way to up your intake. Juice two big handfuls along with a carrot, an apple and half a lime (rind removed) for a great nutrient boost.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7999955/Watercress-can-help-prevent-cancer.html
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