Nettles

An evening stroll, a basketful of wild stinging nettles for pesto, soup, iron rich winter tea, and with eggs for breakfast tomorrow, one of the earliest wild greens we always eagerly await. Urtica dioica is a nutrient powerhouse, containing all essential amino acids, minerals (rich in iron, calcium, magnesium amongst others) as well as Vitamin A, C, K and polyphenols and always a welcome sight in the woods indicating the arrival of Spring. Nettles are anti inflammatory, have potent antioxidant properties and have been used as a nourishing medicinal herb for thousands of years, being one of the most nutrient condensed greens available. We add them to medicinal tea blends to have on hand, and use them blanched in many meals while they are in season. And yes, Nettle sourdough bread is definitely one of the ways in which we incorporate this potent wild green into our nourishment! Grateful for this abundance in the woods this evening ❤️ #earth #nourishingtraditions #nutrition #foraging #wildfood #wildharvest #eattheweeds #antioxidants #aminoacids #polyphenols #anticancer #wholefoods #seasonaleating #sustainableharvest #sourdough #nettles #stingingnettle #urticadioica #plantmedicine #eatyourmedicine #wildgreens #gratitude #nourishing #cleaneating #wildfoodlove #abundance

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