Arthur Haines wild plant nutrition

Arthur Haines briefly discusses the nutritional density of wild plants and presents some comparisons.

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• wild plants
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• edible plants
• food plants

[ShelleyFrankling]

this is great info. i heard on the radio that people were foraging in cities (parks, green spaces). doesn't car exhaust and pollution affect the nutrients of the wild plants that are found in a city?

[arthurdhaines]

@ShelleyFrankling Plants collected from urban areas (wild or cultivated) do take up pollutants into their systems (depending on what toxins are present). Different toxins are stored in different places in the plant (i.e., depending on the toxin, the leaves may be safe but the tubers are not, etc.). It is always best to forage away from industry, roads, sewage, etc. All things equal, wild plants are safer as they supply more nutrients, helping the body defend itself from environmental toxins.

[yec1JF]

Domestic greens, veggies and fruits are very healthy if you choose wisely. Problem is most people just dont eat them!

[AmidaWuji]

It's great, however, people also need to be aware of correct identification and preparation. In Australia many wild edibles need to be prepared in a specific way to rid them of carcinogens and'or alkaloids that are naturally present..

[wcomalley]

Loving the videos Arthur!

[MightOfThor]

awesome video keep them coming thankyou

[EarthWorkPrograms]

thanks Arthur for sharing your knowledge and putting things in perspective and creating a compelling need to forage and eat wild!!!