Don't Kill Nature's Gift "Spring Dandelions!" They Are The Perfect Super Food!

Spring dandelions are the most misunderstood of all flowers. When you understand exactly how beneficial dandelions are, you’ll never look at them the same way again.

Spring dandelions are loaded with nutrition!

Leave Those Spring Dandelions Alone!

Early spring dandelions are important, because they do a lot for your local environment and contribute to the long term health of your garden. This is how:

Dandelion’s root system is extremely tough. Dandelion has a thick tap root penetrating up to a foot into the harder soil under the toil soil, with slender roots extending out horizontally from the main tap root. The dandelion tap root serves a marvelous purpose. It actually helps improve the soil by acting as a wick for water and nutrients to flow into the soil where other plants, insects and microorganism can use it to survive and flourish.

The local bees emerge from their hives, as the weather warms up on a warm March day. Early spring dandelions are the only food available for the awaking hungry bees. They keep them humming until the crocus, tulips, forsythia and other early spring flowers begin to bloom. It’s not just the bees who need the early spring flowers. They also provide much-needed food for butterflies and other pollinating insects.

Benefits of Dandelion Greens

Dandelion greens are...

🌿 Packed with vitamins C & E – Support immunity and skin health

👁️ Rich in vitamin A – Vital for eye and skin health

🦴 High in vitamin K – Essential for bone and neurological health

⚙️ Loaded with minerals – Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium & copper help remineralize the body

❤️ Full of beta carotene & flavonoids – Boost the immune and cardiovascular systems

🧽 Support liver health – Aid in flushing out toxins

💪 High in plant-based protein (~14%) – More protein per serving than spinach!

While you can purchase dandelion greens at most health food stores—including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Asian markets, and farmers markets—you can also harvest young, tender leaves in the spring and early summer from wild fields.

Just be sure the area hasn’t been treated with pesticides. Avoid city parks or urban public spaces, as these are often sprayed by municipalities. Always wash your harvest thoroughly in cold water before use.

Fresh dandelion leaves can be added to green juices or smoothies. You can also dry them and enjoy as a medicinal tea. The yellow flower tops and taproot are also edible and rich in nutrients.

At COMFORT KETO, we love incorporating dandelion leaves into our spring salads and recipes. Try steaming the greens with garlic and ginger, then drizzling with a little extra virgin olive oil for a perfect seasonal side dish.

So the next time you see a dandelion in your lawn, stay away from the spray bottle and give a silent thanks to it for maintaining your local ecosystem. If you must, gently pull them out in early summer.