西洋菜（豆瓣菜）

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原创 Anjani 蜂鸟健康TheHummingBird 2021-05-02原文文章源自安疗网https://www.anliao.life/安疗网-https://www.anliao.life/4327.html

西洋菜（豆瓣菜）是一种绿叶蔬菜，富含维生素A、C、K和β-胡萝卜素以及钙、镁、铜和钾等矿物质,而且含有高水平的碘，这对甲状腺和免疫系统都高度有益。西洋菜还具有与洋葱家族类似的抗生素特性，也赋予其辛辣味道和美味。

西洋菜可以帮助分解肾脏或膀胱结石，是净化血液和清除体内黏液的最佳食品之一。西洋菜特别适合帮助预防骨质疏松症、贫血症、心血管疾病、肌肉和骨骼问题、眼睛退化和记忆问题。

西洋菜含有一种叫做Gluconasturtiin的特殊化合物，有助于预防结肠癌、乳腺癌和前列腺癌。西洋菜可以与新鲜西芹、黄瓜和苹果一起榨汁，在色拉、汤或炖菜中也很美味，可以蒸着吃。西洋菜也可以泡茶喝，加入热水浸泡15分钟或更长时间后饮用。

新鲜的西洋菜也可以压碎后涂抹在皮肤上，有助于缓解湿疹、牛皮癣、青春痘和其他皮肤过敏和感染。

Watercress

Watercress is a green leafy vegetable that is very rich in vitamins A, C, K and beta carotene and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, copper, and potassium. It contains high levels of iodine which is beneficial for both the thyroid and immune system. Watercress also has antibiotic properties similar to those in the onion family which also gives it a spicy flavor and kick.

It has the ability to help in breaking up kidney or bladder stones and is one of the best foods for purifying the blood and aiding in removing mucus from the body. Watercress is especially good for helping to prevent osteoporosis, anemia, cardiovascular diseases, muscular and skeletal problems, eye degeneration, and memory issues.

It contains a special compound called Gluconasturtiin which is believed to help prevent colon, breast, and prostate cancers. Watercress is excellent freshly juiced with celery, cucumber, and apple. It is also delicious in salads, soups, or stews, and can be steamed like spinach. Watercress can also be made into an herbal tea by pouring boiling water over a handful of greens and allowing to steep for 15 minutes or more.

Fresh watercress can also be crushed and applied to the skin to help relieve eczema, psoriasis, acne, and other skin irritations and infections. Watercress is typically found in most supermarkets and health food stores near the lettuce in the produce section.