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Jun
24
2011
24
2011
Dandelions: If you can’t beat them – eat them!
Filed in: Yard & GardenNo matter how many tons of chemicals are dumped onto suburban lawns to kill them, dandelions reign. Before you bring out that bottle of herbicide – consider what Dandelions can do for you:
The greens are one of the best sources of beta-carotene
They supply high amounts of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and fibre
They contain many trace minerals and nutrients. In fact, 1 cup of raw Dandelion Greens has more vitamin A, vitamin K, Calcium, and Iron than 1 cup of Broccoli
Dandelion Greens have both a tonic and cleansing action in the body, especially in the kidney and liver.
They support digestion, reduce swelling and inflammation, treat viruses, jaundice, edema, gout, eczema and acne.
Some recipes to get you started:
