Comments on: Why Does the FDA Call This Omega-3-Rich Green a Weed? http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:53:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Smart Fuel: Tarragon http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-17937 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Smart Fuel: Tarragon Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:53:27 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-17937 [...] is very low in calories, like most greens and herbs, and like purslane, contains some Omega-3’s. It has natural antimicrobial properties and contains generous amounts [...] [...] is very low in calories, like most greens and herbs, and like purslane, contains some Omega-3’s. It has natural antimicrobial properties and contains generous amounts [...]

]]> By: Warren http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-12152 Warren Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:13:42 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-12152 Well, we did get out there and find a plant, but it was difficult. My theory is that it's quite sensitive to frost (we've had a couple of light ones so far) and that most of the plants have dropped their leaves and gone dormant, making it almost impossible to find among the still-green grass. Just as we were about to give up, my wife found a large plant that was mostly stems, with only a few tiny leaves. It's sitting in a pot on the windowsill in the kitchen now. As weedy as it is, I don't doubt that it will make a speedy recovery. Well, we did get out there and find a plant, but it was difficult. My theory is that it’s quite sensitive to frost (we’ve had a couple of light ones so far) and that most of the plants have dropped their leaves and gone dormant, making it almost impossible to find among the still-green grass.

Just as we were about to give up, my wife found a large plant that was mostly stems, with only a few tiny leaves. It’s sitting in a pot on the windowsill in the kitchen now. As weedy as it is, I don’t doubt that it will make a speedy recovery.

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-12091 Mark Sisson Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:16:21 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-12091 Warren, interesting. I haven't had it much, but I'm all for the Omega 3's in any form we can get. Around here the kids munch on something they call sour grass; it's too sour for my old taste buds. Warren, interesting. I haven’t had it much, but I’m all for the Omega 3’s in any form we can get. Around here the kids munch on something they call sour grass; it’s too sour for my old taste buds.

]]> By: Warren http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-12076 Warren Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:42:01 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-12076 I've known this weed since I was about 8 years old (I'm now 52). I think it was my father who told me that it was edible, but I never did more than sample a leaf now and then, enjoying its sour taste. Now, as soon as I get home from work, I'm going to take my two little boys out in the back yard, find some, put it in a pot, and bring it inside for the Winter! Thanks, Mark! I’ve known this weed since I was about 8 years old (I’m now 52). I think it was my father who told me that it was edible, but I never did more than sample a leaf now and then, enjoying its sour taste. Now, as soon as I get home from work, I’m going to take my two little boys out in the back yard, find some, put it in a pot, and bring it inside for the Winter! Thanks, Mark!

]]> By: Healthy Dose Link Time!!! | Health and Medical Information http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-11939 Healthy Dose Link Time!!! | Health and Medical Information Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:01:33 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-11939 [...] for a new source for omega-3s? Purslane could be the answer – Mark’s Daily [...] [...] for a new source for omega-3s? Purslane could be the answer – Mark’s Daily [...]

]]> By: LabRat http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-11530 LabRat Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:52:48 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/purslane/#comment-11530 "Extending the Table: The World Community Cookbook" has several recipes that call for purslane. There are many other countries, especially in the third world, that do not disdain it. “Extending the Table: The World Community Cookbook” has several recipes that call for purslane. There are many other countries, especially in the third world, that do not disdain it.

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