Why forage for wild food?
Collecting wild plants for food is a very rewarding activity. There are as many obvious benefits as there are less tangible ones. Many researchers have confirmed the fact that many wild plants are more nutritious than comparable cultivated ones. This is especially true in regard to Vitamins A and C. As well, many wild plants contain significant amounts of antioxidants and Omega 3 Fatty Acids. It is no surprise that aboriginal people still enjoying their native diets are free from many of the chronic diseases that plague people of developed countries, such as periodontal disease, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, and coronary problems. In fact, it has been shown that diets rich in wild plants lower cholesterol, are beneficial for the heart, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation. Foraging for wild plants takes people out of the home and gets them active in open places where they are meant to roam. The act of searching for plants is a relaxing activity that takes the mind away from th
