While this rounded dainty, yet hardy, green leaf grows in large numbers throughout the California foothills, woodlands and coastal locations, it is also naturalized to similar climate zones around the world.Miners lettuceis often found next to wild chickweed, enjoying partial shade and springtime we...
This one is a hybrid of small- and large-leaved lime, as are most of the ones you will see. The Borago lush green leaves have a sweet, lettuce taste that lends itself to being put in cream cheese and salad sandwiches. I often find myself chewing on lime leaves while walking through ...
Results were then expressed as mg NO3− kg−1 FW and data were compared to the nitrate limits for lettuce and spinach provided by European Commission Regulation (EC) No. 915/2023. 2.3.4. Antioxidant activity The antioxidant activity was assessed through three different assays as described by...
Food insecurity and diet-related diseases do not only have detrimental effects to human health, but are also underpinned by food systems that are environmentally unsustainable and culturally disconnected. Ensuring access to a healthy, affordable, and sustainable diet is one of the greatest challenges f...
slowly add in the wild varieties. A progression might look something like this: iceberg lettuce, romaine, kale, dandelion. And for the record, just because a plant is wild does not mean that it is bitter. Chickweed and violet greens are fairly mild and make a great addition to many meals...
These species are still considered to be a fundamental aspect of local culture in the rural areas of Italy; thanks to their taste and nutritional benefits, they are common ingredients in many typical and traditional dishes [26]. Every Italian region counts numerous local plant-based recipes which...
Selenium was supplied as sodium selenate (Na2SeO4) at concentrations of 0 (control), 1, 3, and 5 mg Se L−1. These concentrations were selected in accordance with the findings of earlier studies on lettuce and basil plants cultivated in floating systems [9,26], in order to achieve an ...
Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus L.) is known for its health benefits. V. opulus contains phenolic compounds (flavonoids and phenolic acids), a group of plant metabolites with wide biological activities. They are good sources of natural antioxidants in human diets owing to their prevention of the ...
Plants belonging to the Asteraceae (Compositae) family have long been used for their medicinal properties owing to their widespread distribution [16] and diverse range of biological activities, encompassing cardiovascular benefits [17], antidiabetic effects [18], antimicrobial properties [19], antioxidant...