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The purslane or the so-called Portulaca Oleracea is a plant of the Portulacaceae family, which is often accepted as a weed in our country and is a valuable vegetable with a high price outside Bulgaria.
Purslane is a very common and little forgotten green leafy vegetable that was cultivated in the past, and nowadays is much more often present in the menu of all those who eat healthily.
The plant can grow up to 15 cm, its leaves look like a rosette and prefer a milder climate. If the temperature is higher, purslane tends to form seeds. It can be found in Europe, North Africa and West Asia.
The health benefits of purslane are numerous. The plant is rich in many vitamins such as A, B6, B9, C, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. It has been proven that purslane contains seven times more vitamin C than citrus fruits.
It is an excellent tool for the prevention and treatment of eye problems, regulates blood sugar levels, protects the cardiovascular system and is a good food for people suffering from diabetes.
This plant usually grows in late spring, when most lettuce can not be eaten.
Purslane cannot be frozen or stored for a long period of time. It is good to eat immediately after it is torn off or stored in the refrigerator in the vegetable compartment.
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The purslane / Portulaca oleracea / is an annual herbaceous plant of the Tuchenicevi family. It is also known as cluster, fat and fat. It has a creeping, succulent and branched stem, which reaches a length of 50 cm. The lower leaves of the herb are consecutive, and the upper - opposite.
Purslane - A Delicious Food That Heals
In our country, purslane is treated as a weed. People are trying en masse to get rid of it and destroy it. At the same time, everywhere else in the world it is a valuable vegetable, cultivated and sold at a fairly high price. In Turkey and Greece it is marketed as lettuce, and in Germany its price is many times higher than that of grapes.
Purslane Lowers Blood Sugar Dramatically
According to scientists from the University of Food Technology in Plovdiv, purslane can lower blood sugar levels in just two months. The famous weed has a beneficial effect in the prevention of diseases such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, cough.
Fresh And Useful Recipes With Purslane
Purslane is an extremely useful and valuable plant, although in Bulgaria it is a bit forgotten. It turns out that it contains more vitamin C than most citrus fruits. The plant has succulent leaves and is recommended to be consumed fresh.
Purslane: Surprisingly Tasty And Very Useful
Purslane is considered a weed, but few people know its beneficial properties. It has a slightly bitter, sour-salty taste. It is used to prepare wonderful salads, salsas, stews, sandwiches, pies and other delicacies. The seeds can be ground and used to make a paste.
