Watercress benefits
Watercress is known by its scientific name, and this herbaceous annual plant belongs to the cruciferous family with the scientific name and grows to a height of 80 centimeters. Preparing some types of salads, as this plant is rich in nutrients, such as: nitrates, vitamin K, provitamin A, carotene and vitamin B9. It should be noted that this plant has been known since ancient times. Its cultivation spread in the Mediterranean region, and Europe, and it was consumed in abundance in the Roman era.Its content of nutrientsImportant elements for building bones and promoting their health: including vitamin K, which, along with vitamin D, contributes to the regulation of the production of bone-repelling cellsBeneficial nutrients for immunity: Watercress contains a large proportion of vitamin C, which makes it a suitable option to enhance the body's immunity, and protect it from free radicals that cause infections and many other health problems, in addition to that, it also contains copper, which helps the formation of white blood cells Which, in turn, boosts the body's immune system.Beneficial nutrients for blood pressure and heart health: Watercress is characterized by being a source of some minerals that help promote a healthy blood pressure level in the body, namely; Potassium, calcium, and magnesium by helping the blood vessels relax. In addition, watercress contains essential nutrients to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.Folate: which a woman needs during pregnancy. It can contribute to reducing the risk of the fetus developing neural tube defectsCarotenoids:They help improve vision, enhance eye health, and reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration.Antioxidants: which contribute to strengthening the immune system in the body by eliminating disease-causing free radicals, in addition to maintaining the balance of enzyme interactions in cells, and it should be noted that watercress increases the absorption capacity of oxygen radicalWatercress benefits for menWatercress is believed to possess aphrodisiac properties. Watercress leaf extracts have been shown to raise the level of the testosterone hormone that enhances sexual desire, as well as contribute to improving fertility by increasing the activity of sperm, in an animal study published in 2013 in the Journal of the University of Al-Nahrain and it is believed that these results are due to its containment of phytochemical compounds Watercress contains the benefits of this plant for slimming There are no studies indicating the effect of watercress on weight loss, but it can be said that watercress provides the body with the nutrients it needs without affecting the recommended daily caloric limit, for example; Watercress is 30% more nutritional than cabbage, and about 50% more than cauliflower.The benefits of watercress for slimmingThere are no studies indicating the effect of watercress on weight loss, but it can be said that watercress provides the body with the nutrients it needs without affecting the recommended daily limit of calories, for example; Watercress is 30% more nutritional than cabbage, and about 50% more than cauliflowerIn Wraqiyat, we know very well the benefits of watercress, and that is why we prepare and prepare it for you.Hygienically washed and ready to eat through highly efficient production lines with international standards, and we always strive to provide it fresh, free of any impurities only from nature to you, and we are keen to cover all the central Saudi markets.