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A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson
Nov 28, 2023
Alexis Nikole Nelson, a forager and advocate for including wild foods in your diet, talks about the benefits of foraging for wild food, debunking misconceptions about veganism, and the decline in bee populations and its impact on human health.
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- Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson highlights the nutritional value of "wild" foods like purslane, which is high in omega-3s, iron, and vitamin C.
- Entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey emphasizes the critical role of bees in food production and the need for sustainable practices to protect pollinators.
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The Benefits of Wild Food Foraging
Alexis Nicole Nelson, an outdoor educator and vegan, explains the benefits of foraging wild foods. She highlights that many weeds growing out of sidewalks can be healthier than store-bought vegetables. Nelson emphasizes the nutritional value of wild foods like purslane, which is high in omega-3s, iron, and vitamin C. Despite the challenges of getting people to try vegan and foraged foods, Nelson shares her tips for expanding others' food palettes.
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