[header] How to prepare watercress [title] Get the freshest watercress you can. [step] Watercress is packed with nutrients, from vitamin a to vitamin k, which makes it an amazing summer superfood. However, these nutrients quickly begin to break down once the watercress has been picked. 
Source your watercress from a farmer's market or well-stocked supermarket to get all the health benefits and flavor this green has to offer. [substeps] Fresh watercress is important, but don't be tempted to pick wild cress.