Watercress is the best kept nutritional secret!
Watercress is astonishingly nutrient-dense and yet a staggering 76% of the population can’t identify it from a photo!
The trouble is that makes it really easy for people to get confused when they buy and eat other types of cress.
On the flipside, the people that know and love watercress buy half a million bags every week. That goes to show that once people discover watercress, they can’t get enough of it!
Watercress vs Cress
Recognise this from your egg carton growing days at school? This is cress, commonly referred to as garden cress or mustard cress.
While this s watercress! The biggest difference is that garden cress is grown rooted in soil, whilst watercress has floating roots that grow freely in natural spring water.
Although they are similar in flavour, garden cress is a more delicate plant that doesn’t provide the same crunch or punch as our super salad.
Watercress is a rich source of nutrition.
High in Vitamins C, A, K & B6, it also has a higher calcium content than milk and more potassium than a banana. It’s high in iron and is a source of protein.
The vitamin C in watercress helps your body digest the iron, meaning that you get optimum nutrition.
Watercress has also been linked to anti-ageing processes, having disease prevention properties and has shown it can support your gut health.
Altogether, that makes watercress a pretty impressive plant!
Not only does it have these incredible health benefits, watercress is also delicious and incredibly versatile to cook with.
Top 5 Classic Watercress Recipes:
Delicious with fish and meat, this peppery condiment will add an instant pop of colour to your plate!
Hearty, warming, tasty and really good for you! Watercress soup is packed full of flavour and nutrition.
Looking for the perfect pairing for your favourite pasta? Try this quick and easy pesto recipe.
4. Watercress, Mango & Pineapple Smoothie
A great way to squeeze in some extra vitamins, and so tasty it can fool even the fussiest of eaters! If you need an exciting way to get your little ones to eat more greens, this is it.
A true classic! Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated afternoon tea or prefer to enjoy your sandwiches Al Fresco, this is a delightful treat.
Now you know why you should eat watercress and how to cook with it… but where can you buy watercress from?
We supply watercress to all the big supermarkets, so the next time you’re doing a shop, head to the salad aisle and grab a bag. We also have many independent stockists, who are all listed here.
If you prefer to do your shopping online, we sell our plastic-free watercress bunches in Ocado and The Wasabi Company.
So now you know our little secret, but this is one we definitely don’t mind spreading. Tell your friends, family, neighbours and their dog, if he will listen. Help us spread the word and encourage more people to pick up a bag and enjoy the wonders of watercress.