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Watercress: A mineral-rich green leafy vegetable also known as jalkumbji or chansaur in Hindi, Watercress contains more vitamin C than an orange, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, and more folate than bananas. It contains vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. Watercress has such effective cancer preventive phytonutrient that even eating a single salad shows an increase in molecules into the body’s circulatory system that may prevent and stop the recurrence of breast cancer. The health benefits of watercress includes boosting immunity, providing thyroid support, repairs cellular damage, and prevents cardiovascular diseases. The nutrients in watercress are also beneficial to women in the post-menopausal years to improve cognition and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Watercress should be washed very well since the leaves and stems tend to collect sand and soil.

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