Watercress the new wonder food
http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/04/20/309645_gold-coast-news.html
THE State Government thinks health-conscious Gold Coasters may soon be swapping lettuce for watercress. Mounting evidence shows watercress may combat certain types of cancer. Food scientists at the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation are determined to find the most nutritious methods of preparing and cooking the leaves.
The cancer fighting capability of watercress, a member of the brassica family, is due to the high levels of phytochemicals known as isothiocyanates (ITCs). These are the same disease fighting components found in broccoli and cabbage.
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