Background This research was carried out in a scarcely populated area of the Middle Agri
Valley (Basilicata region, southern Italy). The aim of the study was to record local knowledge …

The use of non-cultivated plants in a daily diet based on local cuisines is potentially of
considerable interest to nutritional scientists, because of the plants' role as local products …

ObjectivesWild edible plants (WEP) play the dual role of securing food diversity and
promoting health in traditional societies. Current simplified dietary habits contribute to …

Edible flowers are becoming very popular, as consumers are seeking healthier and more
attractive food products that can improve their diet aesthetics and diversify their dietary …

Eating habits are changing over time and new innovative nutrient-rich foods will play a great
role in the future. Awareness of the importance of a healthy diet is growing, so consumers …

Background The challenge posed by the nutrition transition occurring throughout the world
is enormous: rates of chronic disease, particularly overweight and obesity and …

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Many wild and cultivated plants are rich in
mineral elements and bioactive compounds and are consumed for health purposes. Studies …

Wild vegetables are a common and important source of food and nutrition in the rural areas
where they can be harvested from backyard gardens, animal houses or agricultural fields …

The discovery, development and marketing of food supplements, nutraceuticals and related
products are currently the fastest growing segments of the food industry. Functional foods …

Wild edible plants, and particularly weeds, continue to be an important dietary component of
many people around the world. We study the availability and yield of 15 weedy vegetables …