What part of watercress do you eat?

Answer 1

Watercress is easy to prepare. Simply rinse it thoroughly in cold water and use a kitchen knife to cut off any over-sized stems. Blot the watercress dry using paper towels or you can use a salad spinner. You can eat it raw or lightly steam it. It's unique, peppery taste can add punch to almost any salad and it makes delicious soups. Unfortunately, exposure to heat may inactivate the phytonutrient PEITC, so it's best to eat it raw for health purposes.

Use watercress to add a bit of flavor and crunch to tea Sandwiches. Try chopping raw watercress into small pieces and mix it with hummus and chives. Spread it on to whole grain bread and add some fresh cucumber slices for a light and tasty sandwich. Watercress can be added to sandwiches of any type to add extra flavor and make them healthier.

Watercress adds flavor and nutrient power to salads of all types. Preparation can be as simple as adding freshly prepared watercress to your standard salads or you can design salads around a watercress theme. Watercress tastes particularly delicious when combined with cucumbers and a touch of fennel. Add a sweet lime dressing and you have a satisfying and healthy start to a meal. Consider using sweet fruits such as papaya, pomegranate, mandarins, or pear in a watercress salad to balance watercress's peppery taste. You'll be adding nutritional value and antioxidant punch.

Other ways to enjoy watercress include using it in your next heart healthy smoothie, add it to your next scramble or stir fry, or use it as a beautiful, edible garnish.

Answer 2

it gets you closer to cancer no it is not good for you

Answer 3

Yes, you can eat water cress, in fact its very nice. I eat it all the time as spices and herbs.