Nutrient-stuffed watercress can provide a variety of health benefits. Nutritionist Serena Poon shares five inventive ways to prepare and incorporate watercress into your diet.
Eating vegetables is a proven health-booster, but incorporating them into daily diets can sometimes be a challenge. Watercress, a cruciferous vegetable, has been deemed the healthiest veggie by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Serena Poon, a certified nutritionist and celebrity longevity advisor in Los Angeles, shared with Fox News Digital how watercress has 'remarkable levels' of vitamins K, A, C and B, as well as magnesium, calcium and potassium.
The vegetable has a variety of other benefits, including support for heart and skin health, detoxification, hormone balance and cancer risk reduction. Just one to two cups of watercress per day can provide a 'robust dose' of these health benefits, according to the nutritionist. 'Remember, true wellness is about nourishing your body with a variety of foods that support you at every level, and watercress is a potent ally in that journey,' she said.
So, what are some healthy yet delicious ways to work watercress into your diet? 1. Toss a salad Poon first recommended enjoying the peppery and slightly tangy flavors of watercress as the base in fresh salads. A simple way to enjoy the leafy veggie is to toss it with olive oil, lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt as a side or garnish instead of a whole salad, she suggested. 2.
Blending fresh watercress with vegetable broth, sautéed onions, and some potato or cauliflower will create a 'creamy, comforting soup,' Poon noted. The nutritionist suggested adding coconut milk for dairy-free creaminess, or a sprinkle of seeds and herbs on top to add texture. 5. Make some pesto Swapping out basil for watercress in a batch of pesto can be a major nutrient booster, while introducing some new flavors.
Poon instructed home chefs to blend watercress with garlic, nuts , olive oil and some nutritional yeast to form a 'plant-based' pesto.
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