is watercress really usefull for people with cancer or is it just a "claim" also if it is usefull what is the

Question

most pleasant way of preparing it ive tried liquidising it with apple juice but it turns into an unpleasant green froth and i cant get the person to drink it any ideas the sweeter the better ? thanks

Answer 1

Watercress is very high in antioxidents and has been known for it`s properties for many years now,It is considered as a "Super food"Although rich in antioxidents it is usually eaten in very small quantities,,it contains Phenethyl isothiocyanate which in large ammounts fights lung cancer caused by smoking
It also contains,potasium,calcium,iron, b-caratene, vitamins C and E,,,

Answer 2

Watercress is a nutritious and, in my opinion, delicious food. If I were putting it in a juice I would add carrots or pineapple as well as apples, using a juicer, not a liquidiser.

BUT it is NOT a cancer treatment; while a healthy diet is always important, no food has been proven to be effective against cancer.

I have had cancer and I agree wholeheartedly with Ozgirl; having cancer is bad enough without someone, however caring and well-meaning, pressing on you an unproven remedy which you do not like or want.

I got cancer despite being a vegan who ate and juiced organic fruit and veg in vast quantities.

Answer 3

There has beeen some research done on this, but I can't find where it specifed in what form it was used or given.

It's a big enough problem, having cancer, without having to ingest unpleasant 'potions', which may or may not have any effect. It's really more important that the sufferer has a nutritious diet even if it's only in small amounts. This will have a much more positive effect than trying to swallow something that they find loathesome. You know the old saying, "A little of what you fancy.........."?

I realize that you are trying to enhance the treatment of the cancer, but TLC (tender loving care) and tasty food & drink is so much nicer, and will reduce friction between you and the one you love.

Answer 4

Hmm it certainly has been proven to help prevent damage to white blood cells. I have no idea how you could get it sweeter though - its one of those things that has a taste of its own, if you know what I mean. It certainly works better as a savoury thing.