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A Guide to Wild Greens | Kathy Hunt For the record, I know nothing about identifying plants in the wild. Send me into the woods to select edible greens and you may end up with a bowl of poison ivy or crab grass. But although I’m a failure in the great outdoors, I’m a master at navigating farmers markets. Stinging nettles Among the wondrous wild greens available this season are stinging nettles. Although I like them best in a creamy, Irish-inspired nettle soup, they appear in a variety of British specialties such as nettle beer from the north of England and herb pudding from Scotland. Mustard greens Collected from both wild and cultivated plants, mustard greens have dark green, slightly bronzed leaves and a sharp, mustard-like flavor. You’ll find mustard greens included in a variety of Asian, Indian and soul food recipes. Dandelion greens My dealings with dandelions date to childhood and the countless summers spent helping my father pluck them from his otherwise pristine lawn. Fiddlehead ferns Stinging Nettle Soup Ingredients
The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great The George Mateljan Foundationfor The World's Healthiest Foods The George Mateljan Foundation for the World's Healthiest Foods was established by George Mateljan to discover, develop and share scientifically proven information about the benefits of healthy eating, and to provide the personalized support individuals need to make eating The World's Healthiest Foods enjoyable, easy, quick and affordable. Our Independent Perspective The Foundation is not-for-profit so we can offer an independent perspective that is not influenced by commercial interests. Our Beliefs The Foundation believes that true good health is more than just the absence of disease; it is a state where you enjoy all the energy, vitality and benefits life has to offer. We also believe that food not only has the power to provide good health, it also has the power to provide the pure joy of eating, and the joy of sharing with others. Our Mission Our Focus Our people Press Room
Edible & Medicinal Plants The information on this page is presented in an older format. We have vastly expanded our edible plants information with far more information, and far more plants. You can find this information at our new site Wildcrafting.net Abal Calligonum comosum Description: The abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exists in the shady deserts. Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in desert scrub and waste in any climatic zone. Edible Parts: This plant's general appearance would not indicate its usefulness to the survivor, but while this plant is flowering in the spring, its fresh flowers can be eaten. Acacia Acacia farnesiana Description: Acacia is a spreading, usually short tree with spines and alternate compound leaves. Habitat and Distribution: Acacia grows in open, sunny areas. Note: There are about 500 species of acacia. Edible Parts: Its young leaves, flowers, and pods are edible raw or cooked. Agave Agave species Habitat and Distribution: Agaves prefer dry, open areas.
Visual Recipes - Magnolia's Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Recipe Speaking as one who has had the cupcakes at Magnolia’s Bakery in New York City several times and one who has made this recipe many times, the differences are few. The homemade ones may not look as pretty or professional as the bakery ones, but they taste nearly identical. To make the cupcakes, you will need: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Buttercream frosting ingredients listed later in the recipe.) And a mixer: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line your muffin tins with cupcake papers. In a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda and set aside. Melting the chocolate. Fill the pot with just enough water so that when the bowl is nesting in the pot, the water doesn't splash out. Stir the chocolate until it's totally melted. In a large bowl, cream the butter until smooth.
Burdock: Pictures, Flowers, Leaves and Identification Arctium lappa Recognized mainly for its burrs, burdock is an interesting biennial plant because it consists primarily of carbohydrates, volatile oils, plant sterols, tannins, and fatty oils. Researchers aren't sure which active ingredients in burdock root are responsible for its healing properties, but this plant may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. In fact, recent studies show that burdock contains phenolic acids, quercetin and luteolin - all are powerful antioxidants. Burdock, in its first year has no stem and grows only as a basal rosette of leaves that stays close to the ground the first year and the beginning of the second. Fields of Nutrition has medicinal benefits and vitamin/mineral content of Burdock (click here). Distinguishing Features: Burdock is best recognized as a stout, common weed with annoying burrs that stick to animal fur and clothing. Flowers: Burdock has purple flowers on tips of prickly ball of bracts that blooms between June and October.
The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Fruits 01. Apricots The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. 02. The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. 03. The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. 04. The Power: Stop aging, live longer and keep your mind sharp with blueberries. 05. The Power: Vitamin C (117mg in half a melon, almost twice the recommended daily dose) and beta-carotene - both powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from free-radical damage. 06. 07. The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant.
Edibility of Plants The information on this page is presented in an older format. We have vastly expanded our edible plants information with far more information, and far more plants. You can find this information at our new site Wildcrafting.net Plants are valuable sources of food because they are widely available, easily procured, and, in the proper combinations, can meet all your nutritional needs. Absolutely identify plants before using them as food. At times you may find yourself in a situation for which you could not plan. It is important to be able to recognize both cultivated and wild edible plants in a survival situation. Remember the following when collecting wild plants for food: Plants growing near homes and occupied buildings or along roadsides may have been sprayed with pesticides. Plant Identification You identify plants, other than by memorizing particular varieties through familiarity, by using such factors as leaf shape and margin, leaf arrangements, and root structure. Seaweeds
Goji Berries, Pink Salts, Peppercorn Dandelion Greens – The Perfect Spring Survival Food With Spring finally here in New England, not only are we are enjoying a taste of warmer weather but the first shoots fresh, tasty, wild-edibles as well. One of my favorite wild edibles during the early Spring happens to be the bane of all lawn owners: The Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). This article details how to identify and prepare this commonplace but excellent tasting and nutritious wild plant — knowledge that is an excellent addition to your survival info store. How to Identify Dandelion Dandelion is a perennial, herbaceous plant with long, lance-shaped leaves. Dandelion Greens – How to Prepare Them Instead of waging backyard chemical warfare on dandelions why not eat them instead? The best time to gather and eat dandelion greens is in the early Spring before the flowers emerge. Here’s one of my favorite ways to prepare and eat dandelion greens: Dandelion greens can also be added raw to salads and are excellent in sandwiches. Dandelion Greens Nutrition Information
The World's Healthiest Foods: Feeling Great An Important Message About Peanuts We have placed peanuts on our "10 Most Controversial WHFoods List." This list was created to let you know that even though some foods (like peanuts) can make an outstanding contribution to your meal plan, they are definitely not for everyone. Peanuts can be difficult to find in high-quality form; can be more commonly associated with adverse reactions than other foods; and can present more challenges to our food supply in terms of sustainability. More details about our 10 Most Controversial WHFoods can be found here. Peanuts, raw0.25 cup(36.50 grams) NutrientDRI/DV molybdenum23.9% phosphorus19.6% This chart graphically details the %DV that a serving of Peanuts provides for each of the nutrients of which it is a good, very good, or excellent source according to our Food Rating System. Health Benefits Your Heart Will Go Nuts for Peanuts Peanuts are rich in monounsaturated fats, the type of fat that is emphasized in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. History