Ava Chin of Eating Wildly also states that wild vegetables are higher in phytonutrients, aka antioxidants, than cultivated veggies. Another good reason to try foraging. Thanks for putting the warning regarding proper plant ID. A good reminder to be conscious of what we are eating.
Cindy
Thanks, Cindy! Yes – especially bitter greens are very nutrient dense – very good for this time of year when it’s cold and flu season or if you are looking to detox for the new year. 🙂
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Cindy Rubel
January 10, 2015 at 1:04 amAva Chin of Eating Wildly also states that wild vegetables are higher in phytonutrients, aka antioxidants, than cultivated veggies. Another good reason to try foraging. Thanks for putting the warning regarding proper plant ID. A good reminder to be conscious of what we are eating.
Cindy
pppadmin
January 12, 2015 at 4:07 pmThanks, Cindy! Yes – especially bitter greens are very nutrient dense – very good for this time of year when it’s cold and flu season or if you are looking to detox for the new year. 🙂
pppadmin
January 12, 2015 at 4:10 pmPS – this is a great piece on this idea: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/07/10/195592468/eating-on-the-wild-side-a-field-guide-to-nutritious-food I need to get her book!
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