Garden Cress is also popularly known as mustard cress, garden pepper cress, pepperwort and pepper grass. Cress is a high-nutrient food containing substantial content of vitamins A, C and K, along with several dietary minerals. According to Healthline, only 30 grams of Garden Cress contains 3 grams of carbohydrates, 1.3 grams of protein, and 0.5 grams of fibre along with important elements like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium. Its seed, root and above-ground parts are also used as a medicine. As per the medical website, WebMD, garden Cress leaves might help in lowering blood sugar. It also has antibacterial properties. People widely use garden cress for asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure, but there has been no scientific evidence proving to support these uses.
Removes Toxins
Nowadays, the amount of chemicals in our food acts as a poison for our body. They contain many types of toxins. Usually, the liver and kidneys remove the toxin, but when in excess, it starts accumulating in the body. Due to this, kidney and liver damage occurs. Another advantage of consuming the garden cress is the removal of heavy metals which accumulate in our bodies.
Heavy metal acts like poison for the body, which directly affects the heart and brain. The medicines we eat, make-up or vaccines, all these contain toxins and Garden Cress helps in removing these toxins. A study found that a compound in garden cress rapidly removes toxins such as hydrogen peroxide from the liver.
Boosts Immunity
Garden cress contains Vitamin C and Vitamin K which boosts immunity. The risk of a blood clot or any other viral disease is expected to be reduced by Garden Cress. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and prevents oxidative stress inside the cells, thus preventing inflammation in the body.
Strengthens Bones
Garden Cress is beneficial in strengthening bones. Adding Garden Cress to the diet of a teenager is the best option for building strength. It also has very few calories and a high amount of fibre. Thus, it can be beneficial for those who want to lose weight. It also contains both Omega-3 fatty acids and Omega-6 fatty acids which strengthens the heart.
