A word of caution
Always be sure to properly identify plants. Use reliable references. Start with plants that does not have any poisonous look alikes.
Protein
Sunflower seed 24.0
Black walnut 20.5
Beechnut 19.4
Wild rice 14.1
Hickory nut 13.2
Filbert 12.6
Garlic 6.2
Alfalfa 6.0
Nettle 5.5
Pawpaw 5.2
Mugwort 5.2
Iron
Primrose-willow 12.7
Mallow 12.7
Sunflower seed 7.1
Black walnut 6.0
Amaranth 5.6
Curled dock 5.6
Alfalfa 5.4
Sheep sorrel 5.0
Shepherd’s purse 4.8
In comparison to beef liver 8.8
Why wild foods?
It has been inculcated in us that weeds are bad, that they are useless and they need to be eradicated. Nowadays, more and more people have discovered the hidden benefits of weeds, both to be used for food and medicine.
There is a beginning concern about the nutritional value of commercially grown fruits and vegetables and its prices, especially organic produce. Now, there are groups that support wildcrafting, foraging and growing their own food. There have been several books that talk about wild foods but very limited research.
There may be some nutritional variations with every fruit and vegetable, as it depends on climate, soil conditions and time of harvest. We will compare our data according to the Recommended Daily Allowance RDA)https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/what-are-recommended-dietary-allowances-rdas-and-dietary-reference-intakes-dris, established by the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board, that represents the minimum requirement needed for nutrients in a normal, healthy individual.
Calcium
Lambsquarter’s 309
Rape 252
Mallow 249
Filbert 209
Shepherd’s purse 208
Mint 194
Dandelion 187
Watercress 151
Knotweed 150
Water primrose 144
In comparison to milk 118
Vitamin A
Dandelion 14,000
Dock 12,900
Lambsquarter’s 11,600
Pokeweed 8,700
Violet leaves 8,200
Nettle 6,500
Mustard greens 5,800
THIAMINE
Sunflower seed 2.00
Arrowhead 1.60
Pecan 1.00
Filbert .46
Wild rice .45
Burdock .25
In comparison to beef liver 8.80
NATURE’S GROCERY IN YOUR BACKYARD!
You can have it all. Free food to keep you and your family health. You will know where your food comes from and when it was picked. These are loaded with nutrients, grown with no harsh chemicals. It is totally sustainable as weeds do not need watering, saving both on water bill and gas bill, as you do not have to drive to the grocery store.
