I have several new herbs planted and medicinal flowers along with tomatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, peppers, both hot and sweet. I love working on my plants and getting my hands dirty.
I also planted some horseradish, I hope it comes up because I go through a lot of it in my mustards. Here are some benefits of horseradish.
Since horseradish is usually eaten in small amounts, a typical serving is very low in calories but contains several minerals and plant compounds.
One tablespoon (15 grams) of prepared horseradish provides:
- Calories: 7
- Protein: less than 1 gram
- Fat: less than 1 gram
- Carbs: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0.5 gram
It also boasts small amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, folate, and other micronutrients.
What’s more, this spicy vegetable is rich in a variety of healthy plant compounds, including glucosinolates, which break down into isothiocyanates and may protect against cancer, infections, and brain diseases
Lots of good stuff in a root.
Stinging Nettles also have many benefits. Rather then list them all I will link to a site. https://veryhealthy.life/14-benefits-of-stinging-nettle/?utm_source=stinging%20nettle%20supplement&utm_medium=14BenefitsofStingingNettle&utm_campaign=adw_us
My coffee mead is ready to bottle and I am going to get the honey so I can start my dandelion mead nest. I have also been collecting my purple violets to make some syrup. It is yummy and I have a lot. Before you forage make sure your land hasn't had any chemicals on it for at least 3 years. Mine hasn't for 40+ so I know mine is safe to eat.
So how is your prepping going. I put up another 20 pounds of potatoes, 5 pounds more of onions because we go through it so fast. We have a working pantry so I use it and replace most of it once I was sure I had at least a years worth. Fresh is best though so plant your garden.
I am going to make a chicken kabob for supper with yellow squash, pineapple, apple,mushrooms and tomatoes. I love grilling season.
