Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is a common plant in the U.S. known by various names like pigweed, fatweed, and little hogweed. Widely consumed in Asia and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean, it’s easy to grow and packed with essential minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. This succulent has been used in ancient medicine, particularly in Chinese tradition, where it’s called “the vegetable for long life.”
The Nutritional Content of Purslane
Purslane is a nutrient-packed succulent, rich in vitamins A, E, and C, along with calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and iron. It also contains small amounts of folate, phosphorus, copper, and B vitamins. Composed of 93% water, it’s low in calories but highly nutritionally dense. This versatile food can be added to many dishes for a healthy boost.
High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats the body can’t produce, so they must be obtained through food. While fatty fish like salmon are well-known sources, purslane, a plant, is also rich in omega-3s. Although purslane has little fat, its content is primarily omega-3s, including both ALA and EPA. ALA is found in plants like spinach, but purslane has 5 to 7 times more. EPA, typically found in animal products and algae, is more active in the body than ALA.
High in Antioxidants
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