Many plants, such as Purslane, are mistaken for weeds and other nasty or useless plants. But It turns out that this little gem actually reaps a number of benefits, as confirmed by doctors!
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The benefits of purslane
Purslane can grow for up to 25 years is surprisingly highly nutritious. Filled with protein,vitamins and minerals, it's a sure way to help you stay healthy and energised. It's great for your bones and even helps to prevent cancer due to a high level of antioxidants.
How to eat purslane
There's a number of ways you can incorporate purslane into your cooking. Firstly, it's important to always wash the fresh leaves, after which you can then throw them straight into your salad - and voila! Alternatively, you can dice the whole batch and use it to cook sauces and seasoning for that extra bit of flavour. The best part is, there's no need to spend extra because you can find it growing in your very own garden! So keep an eye out for one of these next time because it may very well come in useful...
