Monday, February 9, 2015

Did you know? Monday history lesson.

Did you know that watercress is the oldest green vegetable known to man? It can be found as far back as the ancient Persians, Greeks, and Romans. There are ancient writings that include the use of watercress in improving growth in children. Also, you can find in these writings how Greek and Persian soldiers were advised to eat more watercress! An old Greek proverb: "Eat Cress and learn more wit."

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