occurs often through gardens, past alleys or in sunny places. Many immediately pull it out, thinking it’s just a weed, but in many areas of the world it’s used as edible greens.
It has fleshy leaves, slightly sour and salty taste, and in the kitchen it can be used in salads, soups, stews or simple dishes with garlic and olive oil.
What does fatty grass contain
Fatty grass is valued for its content of water, fiber, vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. Studies describe it as an edible plant with Omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants, but it is important to look at it as food, not as a treatment for disease.
Among the nutrients associated with this plant are:
vitamin A;
vitamin C;
vitamin E;
potassium;
magnesium;
calcium;
iron;
beta-carotene;
antioxidant compounds;
alpha-linolenic acid, a plant form of Omega-3.
1. It can complement good heart nutrition
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