Benefits of Wild Edible Plants Edible Wild Plants

and Insects
There are numerous benefits to eat-
ing wild edibles such as:

They are free.

They are genetically stronger than other food.
Longer root systems make most
weeds drought-resistant.
Most edible plants and weeds are more nu-
tritious than hybridized store produce.
Eating local wild plants means that the plant fights
off the same organisms as your body therefore mak-
ing them highly beneficial for the immune system.
Wildcrafting (picking your own) edibles means
you get exercise, vitamin D (sunshine) and
Written By: Karen Stephenson and Meghan Curry
get to be in a natural, relaxing setting.
Designed By: Whitney Johnson
Why Insects?
We are learning that insects are the key ingredient
to a future of nutritious and sustainable food ac-
cess. However, promotion of global food security
via edible insects is hindered by a negative Western
attitude toward insects. Our negative attitudes are
a product of ignorance and one dimensional view
of bugs as pests. Not only are insects a sustainable
form of protein, but they’re also a unique ingredient
with a massively underestimated culinary potential.