I found this beautiful bunch of watercress in a little grocery store yesterday, and did a little research when I got home.
A remarkable source of vitamin C (as well as other vitamins and minerals), watercress is thought to be (amongst other things) a cure for baldness, an aphrodisiac and an excellent remedy for hangovers. Back in 19th century England watercress was commonly eaten for breakfast between two slices of bread or alone as the "poor man's bread". For more insightful tidbits about watercress...
