Watercress is ‘Perfect Food’ Throughout the Ages
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Ancient Greeks thought watercress made them wittier and cured deranged minds
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Early Persians fed watercress to their children to improve growth
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Greeks, Persians and Romans fed watercress to their soldiers to make them stronger
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Medieval medical books hailed watercress as a prime ingredient in libido-enhancing recipes
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During the Elizabethan era, the English used watercress as a ‘pick-me-up’
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Culinary expert James Beard described watercress as a "pure delight"
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Modern researchers believe watercress has important cancer-fighting properties
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Watercress is recognized as the number one source of folic acid, 50% more than broccoli
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Watercress is believed to be native to Asia Minor and the Mediterranean
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A wild green, watercress was first cultivated in Germany in the 16th century
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The first watercress beds were constructed in Great Britain in the 1800s
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The Chinese add watercress to soups and main dishes
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The French uses watercress in sauces and soups
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The Italians include watercress in their minestrone soup for added zest
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