After reading this, I did some poking around on the internet yesterday and although I have heard of people eating it, I didn't know that Prickly pear cactus has been a Mexican and Central American dietary staple for thousands of years.
Nopales(paddles) and prickly pear fruit are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They are a nutritious addition to a balanced diet and may help decrease blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol.
There are also a number of medicinal uses, thanks to this cactus's varied health benefits.
It's an antiviral. ...
It protects nerve cells. ...
It's high in antioxidants. ...
It can regulate blood sugar levels. ...
It can treat enlarged prostate. ...
It may reduce cholesterol. ...
It can eliminate hangovers.
These are just some of the things I copied and pasted this morning.
I have seen this in grocery stores but never thought about eating it, but I am now. Cool thread!
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