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Watercress has many health benefits: it is a traditional treatment for eczema , counters anaemia, may reduce cancer risk and helps avoid and treat infections.
Watercress provides concentrated antioxidant protection. It must be washed well before eating. Watercress will wilt after a few days, so it is best to eat it as soon as possible.
Raw watercress is very low in calories and can be eaten freely. It provides a large portion of an adult's calcium and folate needs.
Watercress provides concentrated antioxidant protection. It must be washed well before eating. Watercress will wilt after a few days, so it is best to eat it as soon as possible.
Raw watercress is very low in calories and can be eaten freely. It provides a large portion of an adult's calcium and folate needs.
| Calories | 22 |
| Calcium | 170mg |
| Carotenes | 2,520 mcg |
| Folate | 200 mcg |
| Iron | 2,2mg |
| Potassium | 230mg |
| Vitamin C | 62mg |
| Vitamin E | 1,5mg |
| Zinc | 0,7mg |
| Per 100g | |
