Greetings!
It was a very refreshing cool and beautiful day here in The Garden of Eden!
It has been really hot for months now and while the hurricane is wreaking havoc on the coast we are far enough away to not get to much of the storm but still get the life giving rains and cool breeze. It is much appreciated!
Today Noki and I go Into The Garden to harvest one of our family favorites "Oxalis"!
My children have been eating this since they could chew and has always been one of their favorite not only to eat but to harvest.
This is a really wonderful video so I hope you watch it. I just really cannot convey what is in the video in this article so I will list the nutrition/medicinal benefits of this nutritious and delicious wildcrafted food after the video.
Watch and Enjoy∞§∞
Oxalis is very tasty grows very abundantly requiring very little. It is also quite easy to find all over the world and especially easy to recognize!
Now I shall list the nutrition contents and uses!
Oxalis is a perennial plant most commonly cultivated in South America, mostly for its roots. However, many people living in the UK and North America have reported great success in growing ocalis in their gardens. This is because ocalis is known to tolerate poor soil and different climatic conditions.
This nutrition-packed, health-promotingplant boasts a wide range of micro and macro nutrients including vitamin C, iron, zinc, flavonoids, B vitamins, and fiber. It is also low in calories.
Nutritional Value and Health Effects
A 100-gram (3.5 oz) serving of oxalis provides almost 40 milligrams of vitamin C, an essential vitamin for the human body and an important antioxidant that plays a key role in maintaining a healthy immune system and preventing disease and premature aging.
The amount of vitamin C found in 100 grams of oxalis is equal to more than 60% of the daily value for vitamin C!
Some varieties are also loaded with iron (up to 70% of the daily value); however, other oca varieties have been found to contain much less iron. Oca is also an excellent source of zinc (100 grams of oca covers 12% of the daily value for zinc) and vitamin B2 (55% of the daily value).
Oxalis is a good source of fiber, with a 100-gram portion providing around 8 grams of dietary fiber. In addition to vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients, many oxalis varieties are also notable sources of anthocyanidins and other flavonoids.
We have had so much fun and delicious nutrition from this plant!
I hope this inspires you to consider foraging, harvesting or growing some plants. Plants like this grow all over the place and are easy to find. Improving your nutrition for free sounds good right!?!?!
Noki Thinks so and so do I!