Eat Your Weedies

Natural medical practitioner Majid Ali talks about various weeds that are commonly found in yards and gardens. Focusing on anything from watercress to dandelions, he explains the nutritional value of each.

Edible Weeds

Chicory

• root is used in coffee
  
  
• greens contain digestive properties, vitamin C and betacarotine

Dandelion

• bitter, pungent taste
  
  
• goes well in a salad with iceberg lettuce
  
  
• contains iron, calcium and potassium
  
  
• has mild diuretic effect
  
  
• should be avoided if on medication

Watercress

• from the cabbage family
  
  
• peppery and tart
  
  
• use in place of iceberg lettuce in a small salad
  
  
• contains calcium, iron and antioxidants
  
  
• is a digestive aid

* Notes:

• Make sure weeds are washed well and haven't been sprayed.
  
  
• Seeds can be purchased for these edible weeds in stores.

Guests
Majid Ali
Natural Healthcare Practitioner
1544 6th St., Suite 104
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-260-2757
E-mail: drvudulac@yahoo.com
Website: www.myherbguy.com
Also in this Episode

Smart Solutions : Episode SSL-346
•	Jeans Therapy
•	Sun vs. Shade
•	Eat Your Weedies
•	Watercress Salad
•	Daily Smart Solutions