Purslane or Portulaca oleracea is an annual succulent plant commonly found in backyards all across the United States. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture labels it as a weed, it is actually a powerful superfood, with a wonderful taste (even many restaurants have started to use it!). Many nutritionists [...]
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This Tart and Juicy Berry is an “Invasive Species” That Happens to Have 18 Times More Lycopene Than Tomatoes
When it comes to nutrition, the best food is often wild food, especially in regards to berries and other high-antioxidant items. As noted in a recent study of organic tomatoes, organic and especially wild plants must develop a stronger system of defenses to ward off invaders, in stark contrast to [...]
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