- Dandelion greens provide many nutrients and health benefits like fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They are ideal for maintaining health and aiding weight loss. However, they are not ideal for weight gain. - Purslane contains omega-3 fatty acids that may reduce heart disease risk. It is also high in vitamins A and C and minerals. It contains antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory and anti-mutagenic properties. - Plantain is a strong tonic that improves overall health. It can lower blood pressure and be used to treat diarrhea, stomach pain, coughs, and bronchitis. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

1. Are weeds the bad guys
or the good guys?

2. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

3. Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion Greens are:
Low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol
High in Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin
K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Iron, Potassium,
Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper
The nutritional value and health benefits of dandelion greens
makes them ideal for:
Maintaining optimum health
Weight loss
Don't include too many dandelion greens in your diet if you're
interested in:
Weight gain
Similar nutritional profile to raw Kale

4. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)

5. Fresh leaves contain surprisingly more Omega-3 fatty acids
(α-linolenic acid) than any other leafy vegetable plant. Research
studies shows that consumption of foods rich in ω-3 fatty acids
may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and help
prevent development of ADHD, autism, and other developmental
differences in children.
It is an excellent source of Vitamin A, (1320 IU/100 g, provides
44% of RDA) one of the highest among green leafy
vegetables.
Purslane is also a rich source of vitamin C, and some B-complex
vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine and carotenoids, as well
as dietary minerals, such as iron, magnesium, calcium,
potassium, and manganese.
Also present in purslane are two types of betalain alkaloid
pigments, the reddish beta-cyanins and the yellow beta-xanthins.
Both of these pigment types are potent anti-oxidants and have
been found to have anti-mutagenic properties in laboratory
studies.

6. Plantain (Plantago major)
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7. Plantain (Plantago major)
Strong tonic plant – improves overall health
Plantain in water or alcohol solutions does indeed produce a drop
in arterial pressure
It can be used in acute diarrhea, and alleviate stomach pain
It can also be used in chronic diarrhea, as in the sort that comes
along with HIV and AIDS.
Plantain leaf also soothes the lungs and promotes respiratory
health and is used to treat coughs and bronchitis.
Phytochemicals are antioxidant compounds found naturally in
plants that prevent free radical induced damage in the body and
thereby help to prevent and treat disease in humans. The
International College of Herbal Medicine states that plantain leaf
has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibiotic and immune-
stimulating properties.

8. Lambsquarter (Chenopodium album)

9. Lambsquarter (Chenopodium album)
The species is cultivated as a grain or vegetable crop (such as in
lieu of spinach) as well as animal feed in Asia and Africa, whereas
in Europe and North America it is commonly regarded as a weed
in places such as potato fields
Each plant produces tens of thousands of black seeds. These are
high in protein, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Quinoa is a closely related species which is grown specifically for
its seeds.
Lambsquarter is a cousin to spinach and can be eaten raw or
cooked. An excellent source for Vitamins A & C and calcium.
Pair with fresh citrus and berries, nuts, strong cheeses, spring
vegetables such as peas and asparagus, eggs and potatoes; toss
with hot pasta or grains until barely wilted. Lamb's quarters (wild
spinach) has a more mild, less metallic flavor than mature spinach
and is complimented by vinaigrette, fresh herbs, garlic, toasted
bread and beans.