How eating weeds can be beneficial to your health

• Weeds, often considered a nuisance, offer surprising health benefits and contribute to biodiversity.
• Horticulturalist Jamie Walton suggests embracing dandelions and nettles for their nutritional value.
• Dandelions, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, can be used in salads, teas, and even as a coffee alternative, he says.
• Nettles, packed with iron, can be used like spinach and offer potential anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties.
• While advocating for weed management, Mr Walton cautions against invasive species and emphasises responsible foraging practices.

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These are the surprising health benefits of eating weeds