Today’s guest blogger, Jeni, is a homeschooling mother of 5 with a passion for teaching Moms how to nurture and inspire their children.  She discovered Perricone MD after years of working in the beauty industry as a makeup artist and saw first-hand how Dr. Perricone’s three-tiered approach transforms both skin and health.

Thanks to Dr. Perricone, I’ve learned that watercress is easily the most nutrient dense ingredient I can keep on hand in my kitchen. It has more calcium than milk, more Vitamin C than citrus, and more soluble iron than spinach. Watercress is potent with anti aging skin benefits and even plays a significant role in cancer prevention, even in breast cancer.

It’s very easy to incorporate into your daily diet- here are some of my tips.

• Salads: The simplest way to enjoy watercress is to eat it as a salad green. If you’re just getting accustomed to its distinctive flavor, combine it in a salad with other greens and veggies.
• Soups: Toss in a few handfuls of chopped watercress stems and leaves into the pot just before serving.
• Saute: Make a quick side dish by sauteing onion and garlic in olive oil and lemon, then stirring in watercress until it just wilts.
• Casseroles and Egg Dishes:  Try it as a substitute for spinach in baked dishes, or add to an egg scramble or omelette.
• Smoothies, Dips, and Sauces: Break out your blender or food processor and puree some watercress into your favorite blended recipes for an anti aging boost.

How do you prepare your watercress dishes? Share your recipes!