If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t

I suspect that we do not give Mother Nature the credit she deserves for giving us the gifts of true nourishment, wellness, prevention, healing, robust health and life. Now we are receiving the bounty of fresh greens, berries, edible “weeds”, and much more. Volunteer black raspberries are here in my yard, delicate and tasty. Blackberries are coming in as are the blueberries. Strawberries have been here for a few weeks. Fiddleheads, mushrooms, greens of all sorts, edible flowers, herbs. All good. Being of Scandinavian genes I have known Lingonberries, also known as Cloudberries or tyttebaer. They outshine cranberries, for me, anyway. Used frequently with meat dishes, on pancakes, ice cream, with cheese and much more. Turns out they are very healthy for you. Take a peek at the article “Love Berries? Eight Reasons Why You Should Try Lingonberries, by Diane Fulton, PhD. In Well Being Journal, Vol 32, Summer 2023. This issue, as are most of them, packed with great info and tips. Fresh apples aren’t in yet, but here is food for thought–again, by Diane. Apple Peels: Nutritional Powerhouse (also titled in the online access as”10 Amazing Benefits of Ursolic Acid” in the above journal) Get a copy, subscribe. Here is what Diane starts with: “Ursolic Acid (UA) is a health promoting compound found in fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including apple peels and rosemary leaves. UA is an effective remedy for managing various chronic conditions, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, liver disease, and muscle wasting. Let’s take a look at the ongoing research examining the role of ursolic acid in health and disease.” As suggested in my story tonight “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t” -M. Pollan Bon appetit…