Did you know watercress is one of the oldest leafy greens known to humans? Originally grown in the running waters of Europe and Asia, watercress thrives in cool, clean streams—earning it the title of one of the first cultivated hydroponic plants.
Fun fact: J. Clyde, a British entrepreneur in the 1800s, built an entire distribution network using trains and spring-fed beds to deliver fresh watercress to city markets. It was often bundled into little paper cones and eaten on-the-go—like the original grab-and-go salad.
Packed with vitamins K, A, C and calcium, watercress supports bone health, eye function and even estrogen metabolism, making it a quiet hero in the menopause-supporting veggie world.
Have you ever tried watercress?
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