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Liebe Naturliebhaber, mal ehrlich: Warum schweifen wir eigentlich immer in die Ferne, wenn es um Superfood geht? Wir schw\u00e4rmen von exotischen Wundern wie Chiasamen und Moringa (der in Costa Rica w\u00e4chst), reden \u00fcber Spirulina und Chlorella und kaufen die Gojibeere oder Quinoa.<\/p>\n
Aber das vielleicht kraftvollste Powerfood w\u00e4chst direkt vor deiner Haust\u00fcr. Kostenlos. Unverpackt. Und v\u00f6llig untersch\u00e4tzt. Kinder haben manchmal Angst es zu ber\u00fchren, viele machen einen Bogen darum, Hildegard von Bingen allerdings, hat es in den h\u00f6chsten T\u00f6nen gelobt. Manche nennen es Unkraut.<\/p>\n
Wir nennen es Brennnessel.<\/p>\n
Ja, genau die. Die, bei der man kurz \u00fcberlegt, ob man sie wirklich anfassen will \u2013 und dann doch neugierig wird. Zugegeben: Das Pfl\u00fccken ist eine kleine Mutprobe. Aber hey, ein bisschen Abenteuer geh\u00f6rt doch dazu, oder? 😉<\/p>\n
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It is a real powerhouse, especially in spring. It tastes mild, slightly nutty and is full of vitamin C, perfect for getting back into the swing of things after winter. And do you know what you can do with it? So much more than you think: <\/p>\n
And for everyone who loves Frankfurt\u2019s national dish: It goes surprisingly well in the classic Grie So\u00df (Gr\u00fcne So\u00dfe\u2014for those who aren\u2019t from Hesse)! That\u2019s why now is the perfect time of year to forage for it in the wild! <\/p>\n
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The stinging nettle is not only a valuable part of nature but also a symbol that good things are often much closer than we think. And this is also an important idea for the environment: if we use more of what grows locally, we save on long transportation routes, packaging waste and energy. At the same time, we strengthen nature on our own doorstep instead of polluting resources from far away. <\/p>\n
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The stinging nettle is therefore our perfect home-grown power food, as it:<\/p>\n
In other words, it makes you feel alive again.<\/p>\n
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And if you’re afraid of their stinging hairs: no problem. You can simply use gloves when picking and roll a rolling pin over the freshly harvested leaves to process them – and they’re “defused”. Only harvest the young shoots, preferably the upper leaves, and leave nature as if you had never been there. Avoid areas directly by the roadside or sprayed fields! <\/p>\n
Nettles are also very important for nature because butterflies also love nettles – and use them to lay their eggs in spring. Species such as the peacock butterfly, the small fox or the admiral lay their eggs exclusively on stinging nettle plants in spring. <\/p>\n
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The newly hatched caterpillars then feed on the young leaves – without stinging nettles they would not be able to develop. Nettles also provide shelter, food and habitat for many other insects. It is therefore not just any “wild plant”, but a real livelihood for numerous animal species. So, look carefully to see if anything is moving on its leaves and collect carefully so that others can also benefit from it! <\/p>\n
And perhaps the best thing about stinging nettle as a superfood is that you can go outside, hear the birds chirping, feel the spring – and get back to yourself. So how about it? Put your shoes on, get out into the countryside and get your hands on some nettles! <\/p>\n
Have fun and Pura Vida,<\/p>\n
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