The Watercress Co
@TheWatercressCo
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Passionate watercress farmers featured in the news, press and TV. Based in Dorset and Hampshire and you can find more about us at http://t.co/VJHzfdcq
Dorset, UK
Joined February 2011
Hi @ProVeg_UK would you be interested in teaming up to make a watercress pesto. Very nutrient dense and tastes as good if not better than basil pesto? Tom
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Hi @LouiseMT27 would you be interested in fishing on one of our farms in Dorset? 1.5 miles of Frome with plenty of grayling etc? Kindest regards Tom
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Head over to @DorsetFoodDrink FB page... Wow what a competition with @TwistedNose
https://t.co/rStVzLLMTS
#youdontwanttomissthis
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Day 7. Aids recovery after exercise and sport - Research undertaken found that exercise increases DNA damage, as well as increasing lipid peroxidation. However, eating watercress before exercise reduces both. https://t.co/hzxZU2WKE0
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DAY 6. Helps maintain healthy iron levels – watercress contains high levels of iron, unusual in vegetables and necessary to convert energy in our food to be active and essential for growth and development. https://t.co/hzxZU2WKE0
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DAY 4. Improves Eye health – Compounds Lutein and Zeaxanthin are found in watercress. These help block blue light from reaching the retina meaning a reduction in light induced oxidative damage https://t.co/HJrKRvYH1D…/w…/watercress-health-benefits
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Who watched @HughFW & @itsanitarani? They are brilliant fighting the #WarOnPlastic. Here we aren't perfect but we are trying with our packaging, values & plastic free bunches. But we just wanted to say BIG THUMBS UP from all of us on the farm WATCH NOW. https://t.co/CaI6qiL3Yc
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3. Helps fight Breast and Colon cancer – The compound Phenylethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC) which is found in abundance in watercress, interferes with a critical protein in cancer development. https://t.co/8XdNndi8G6
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Day 2. Helps Lower Blood Pressure – Watercress contains nitrates that help create elasticity and in the blood vessels which therefore lowers blood pressure. https://t.co/EwJiko3IGD
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Everyday this week, we'll give you a health reason of why you should eat Watercress 1. Helps stop & slows skin ageing. Elastin & Collagen in the skin are broken down by sunlight. A compound called Isothiocyanate (ITC) and vitamin C are in watercress https://t.co/EwJiko3IGD
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have you tried the #watercresschallenge ? great in a salad but experiment in smoothies, sauces, face masks..... chop it, blitz it, toss it, wear it! Wilted in this dish for Korean #bibimbap
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Over the past few days we have been adding yet more events to the programme. Including this incredible one from @TheWatercressCo They have even created a special trailer - watch it now! https://t.co/lXY0N3kxav
#HiddenNature #VisitHampshire #HeritageOpenDays
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This is Suzy – she’s been part of our Sales team for 13 years now. Suzy religiously starts her day with a HIIT session from @thebodycoach She loves a good night out and once met @Damonalbarn in a club in Bournemouth. Thanks for always making us laugh, Suzy!
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@TheWatercressCo @Tasteofthewest Just received one of these today via @Ocado was fabulously surprised and delighted 😀
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Have high blood pressure? Watercress contains natural nitrates. When chewed these are converted by beneficial bacteria to nitrites & once in the stomach to gaseous nitrogen which enters the bloodstream dilating blood vessels & LOWERING blood pressure. https://t.co/EpjgEIccan
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Meet Pete – an ex-military chef, he's part of our distribution team. He’d love a pint of doom from @SharpsBrewery with @richardashcroft & @ronnieo147 Thank you for serving us so well over your last 3 seasons.
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