WILD EDIBLE UNDERUTILIZED PLANTS NUTRITIONAL ANTINUTRITIONAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL ASPECTS (HB 2020) Hardcover

Wild Edible Underutilized Plants delves into the nutritional value of wild plants, a growing area of research. Despite increasing evidence of their historical and contemporary importance in human diets, the use of these plants is often overlooked in many policy discussions. The book highlights the significance of these plants, exploring their potential contributions to sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and public health across various agro-ecological regions. It takes a conceptual approach, emphasizing the benefits of integrating these plants into daily diets and the long-term advantages they can offer to future generations. The book also tackles issues of scarcity, proposing solutions to enhance food sovereignty and security. It begins by examining the nutritional benefits of wild edible plants, focusing on their vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, minerals, and other essential nutrients. The book also addresses the anti-nutritional factors in these plants, offering a thorough analysis of their overall utility.