Plant Without Much Value, But With Great Benefits.

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*** *** Greetings Hivens, I hope everyone is well ... Purslane is a creeping plant that grows easily in all types of soil, it does not require much light or water to grow. This plant promises to provide several health benefits. Some of them include helping to lose weight, maintaining a healthy heart, treating gastrointestinal discomfort and diseases, as well as positively influencing the growth and development of children.

The purslane component list includes omega 3 fatty acids. A 100-gram serving of the 16-calorie plant still contains: vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, iron, potassium and calcium, plus significant amounts of complex vitamins. B, phosphorous and copper. The plant also has antioxidant compounds such as betalaine and carotenoid pigments and more than 90% of its composition is made up of water. **Purslane Benefits: Know How To Use!** Purslane can be used in cooking due to a peculiar flavor that mixes a slight sour taste with a salty flavor that resembles the flavor of vegetables such as spinach and watercress. Purslane is commonly used in salads in raw form or in soups and stews in cooked form. To preserve the greatest amount of nutrients, it is best to consume raw purslane, as long as you thoroughly wash the leaves of the plant before eating. **Care** Purslane can be dangerous for some groups of people prone to developing kidney stones, due to its high content of oxalates, substances that can contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Also, large amounts of the plant in the body can affect the absorption of some minerals such as calcium and magnesium.

However, if you have never had kidney or gallbladder problems and are staying well hydrated, there is nothing to worry about. This plant should not be used in self-diagnosis, self-treatment and self-medication. Always seek medical attention and treatment.

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