Eating Stinging Nettles
16 days ago
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- Stinging nettles are nutritious, containing iron, calcium, potassium, silica, and vitamins A, B, C, and K1.
- They have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used in soups, curries, and risottos.
- Nettles are free and abundant in Britain during summer, often found in gardens.
- Gloves are necessary when collecting nettles to avoid stings.
- Boiling nettles for a few minutes neutralizes their stinging properties.
- Vegans have a diverse diet with access to thousands of edible plant species, unlike meat-eaters who often consume the same few animal species.
- Meat is filling, leading to less variety in meat-eaters' diets compared to vegans.