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Kim Hill: W is for ... watercress
Why I love watercress. Watercress has a really peppery taste that is balanced by adding things like orange in a salad and a fruity/acidic dressing.
Why I love watercress. Watercress has a really peppery taste that is balanced by adding things like orange in a salad and a fruity/acidic dressing.It also works really well as a pesto (see recipe).
The nutritional highlights:
Watercress is a great source of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.
Folate (or folic acid) – a type of B vitamin needed to form new cells.
It reduces the risk of spina bifida during pregnancy and works with vitamin B12 to help keep the circulation healthy
Potassium – An essential mineral, which helps regulate our blood pressure and nerve muscle functions.
Magnesium – Works with calcium to maintain healthy bones, it helps release energy from food and to absorb nutrients, as well as regulating mood, nerve and muscle function.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin – Types of carotenoids that act as antioxidants, meaning they can mop up potentially damaging free radicals.
Where to buy
Available in all supermarkets, however it has a pretty short shelf life so choose a bag that has the most life and doesn't look too wet.
Watercress pesto
Ingredients
60g pine nuts
60g watercress
2tbsp olive oil
2tbsp lemon juice
I fresh garlic clove crushed or 2tsp garlic puree
Pinch Himalayan rock salt*
Method
Place pine nuts in a coffee/spice mill and blend
Add the pine nuts plus all other ingredients to your food processor and blend until you have a smooth paste.
Serving suggestions
You can use this as a dressing for roasted vegetables, chicken, buckwheat pasta or a big salad.
* Himalayan rock salt can be purchased from www.detoxyourworld.com
Kim is currently on maternity leave. However if you would like to know more about the products and services on offer to improve your health and wellbeing please visit www.naturovita.co.uk or e-mail kim@naturovita.co.uk.
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