Pilgrims and watercress

In 1620, the pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620. Did you know they are watercress? Initially they used it to battle scurvy, eating the crisp sprigs right from their hands.
The pilgrims found out that watercress is a nutritious powerhouse. It helped them perk up, it's a stimulant, it functions as a diuretic, aids in digestion, it can act as an expectorant, and is full of antioxidants. Also, it was inexpensive to grow, so even the poorest pilgrim could afford to benefit from watercress. Not only is watercress great for nutrition, and your entire person, it is a beautiful bright green that must have lifted the pilgrims' spirits as they gazed upon it.http://ediblecamino.com/2014/05/09/watercress-nasturtium-officinale/

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