How to pick Stinging Nettles

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How to pick Stinging Nettles without gloves...by , Learning Herbs Yes, the stinging nettle (Urtica dioica.) This is no April Fools joke. Some of you are familiar with this amazingly nutritious and delicious plant, And, some of you will think I’m really strange for wanting to eat the plant that can cause such discomfort when you accidentally brush against it. Early spring is my favorite time of the year because I can harvest nettles and many other wild herbs. As I discuss in Roots and Branches, the best way to use herbs as medicine is to use them as food. We all know that an important part of staying healthy is to eat well. Vibrant food is our best medicine. Many

of our wild herbs are far more nutritious than the vegetables we buy in the grocery stores. Did you know that nettles contain the highest plant source of iron? It is an EXCELLENT source of vitamins, minerals and protein. It is literally a “super-food.” Forget all these designer capsules and energy drinks. Nettles are far more nutritious, and they are FREE! How do I pick nettles? I know there is the real barrier separating people from harvesting nettles. To make this extra clear, I even took a little movie on my digital camera for you. First, the instructions… Picking Nettles, the Motion Picture Now, click here for the movie! If you do not have QuickTime, click here to download it for free. What about the stings?!?!?! Good question. Definitely use gloves to transport the nettles to your pan or pot, but as soon as it begins to cook, the

sting goes away. The sting quickly dissipates once you steam or cook it. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ http://360./suziesgoats

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