It crawls discreetly in your garden and slips into the smallest cracks… But behind its weedy appearance, purslane hides a nutritional richness that deserves your full attention. With its reddish stems and fleshy leaves in the shape of small paddles, this succulent seduces with its robustness and benefits.
The small yellow flowers that bloom in summer look like small plant suns and indicate that the plant has many good qualities.
A nutritional profile worth checking out
Purslane is a real concentrate of nutrients:
- Plant-based omega-3s: contains more than most leafy greens!
- Vitamins A, C, E: strengthen immunity and improve the skin.
- Essential minerals: potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron… A real cocktail of vitality.
- Powerful antioxidants: beta-carotene, flavonoids, betalains… Ideal in the fight against oxidative stress.
In short: purslane is lightweight and high in fiber, which is good for the heart, digestion, and skin.
