Dandelion Gummies: Nature's Sweet Secret for Health and Vitality

Transform those pesky yellow weeds in your yard into nutritional gold mines! Dandelions, often dismissed as lawn nuisances, pack more nutritional punch than kale or spinach, according to registered dietitian Nancy Gieb. When paired with raw local honey, they create delicious, therapeutic gummies that both kids and adults love.

These bright yellow flowers aren't just pretty — they're medicinal powerhouses with roots in traditional healing practices across cultures. Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, plus minerals like iron and calcium, dandelions support liver health, fight inflammation, and may help regulate blood sugar. The jagged-leaved plants (whose name means "lion's tooth" in French) contain various antioxidants throughout their roots, leaves, and flowers.

Raw honey complements dandelions perfectly, bringing its own impressive benefits. As one beekeeper notes, "My customers swear by my raw honey for seasonal sniffles." This natural sweetener offers antibacterial properties, soothes digestion, eases sore throats, and might even help with allergies when sourced locally.

Making dandelion gummies is surprisingly simple and takes under an hour. Just gather pesticide-free dandelions, raw honey, and gelatin (or agar-agar for vegetarians), and you're set to create chewy treats that deliver both nutrition and satisfaction. Safety-conscious foragers should harvest from clean areas away from roadsides, wash thoroughly, and consider potential interactions with medications like blood thinners or lithium.

As mother Sarah T shared, "These gummies are a ga

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Chapters

• 0:00 Dandelion Gummies Introduction
• 1:43 Nutritional Benefits of Dandelions
• 5:06 Adventure Sports Micro Story
• 6:10 Ready Hour Sponsorship Message
• 7:38 Dandelion Gummy Recipe Guide
• 9:11 Closing and Health Ranger Store

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:01

New normal, big life. Pesky dandelions clogging your yard. Turn them into delicious health back gummies. These vibrant weeds, paired with raw local honey, create a nutrient risk treat that's fun to make and bursting with benefits. Dandelions offer vitamins A, c and K and antioxidants supporting liver health and fighting inflammation. Raw honey a and K and antioxidants supporting liver health and fighting inflammation. Raw honey a natural healer, boosts immunity and soothes digestion. Dandelions are a nutritional powerhouse, says dietician Nancy Guy of RDLDN. Backyard forager Sarah T raves that these gummies are my kids' favorite healthy snack. You can transform nature's gifts into chewy treats with a simple recipe. Grab pesticide-free dandelions, local honey and gelatin and whip up a batch in under an hour. Ready to unlock nature's sweet secret, dive into our free guide and start crafting your own dandelion gummies today. Your body and taste buds will thank you.

Speaker 1: 1:05

Hi, friends, welcome to the New Normal, big Life podcast. We bring you natural news and stories about nature that we hope will inspire you to get outside and adventure, along with a step-by-step plan to help you practice what you've learned and create your own new normal and live the biggest life you can dream. I'm your host, antoinette Lee, the wellness warrior. What if the pesky yellow weeds in your yard could become your favorite superfood. Dandelions, often dismissed as long nuisances, are nutritional gold mines. Quote they're probably the most nutritionally dense green you can eat, outstripping even kale or spinach, says registered dietitian Rancy Guy RD LDN in a Cleveland Clinic article. You can find all of the experts and articles that I quote in the free downloadable Dandelion Gummy Making Guide on website at nintnlblblog, our blog. Packed with vitamins A, c and K, plus minerals like iron and calcium. Dandelions rival trendy greens. Pair them with raw local honey, you've got a gummy recipe that's as tasty as therapeutic. Ready to rethink those so-called weeds? Let's explore why dandelion gummies are nature's sweet secret and how you can make them at home.

Speaker 1: 2:23

Here's a fun fact about dandelions. Dandelions' name comes from the French word don de l'eau I'm probably butchering that, but I tried and it means lion's tooth, referring to the jagged leaves of the dandelion. It's been used in traditional medicine across cultures for centuries, from Chinese herbalism to indigenous American remedies. Here's a quick safety note about ragweed allergy and dandelion. While dandelions are generally safe, people with ragweed allergies might react. To test start with a small gummy. Here's another quick safety note about medications and dandelion. Talk with your healthcare team if you take certain medications, dandelion supplements. Talk with your healthcare team if you take certain medications. Dandelion supplements may interact with some drugs, including lithium, blood thinners, certain antibiotics, diuretics also known as water pills, some heart and blood pressure medications. According to the Cleveland Clinic.

Speaker 1: 3:18

Tired of boring supplements or sugary snacks, dandelion and honey gummies offer a fun, natural alternative. These chewy treats deliver a nutrient punch while satisfying your sweet tooth. According to Healthline, dandelions support liver health, with roots acting as a liver tonic by boosting bile flow. Raw honey, prized for centuries, brings antibacterial and immune boosting powers. The use of raw honey as an antiseptic goes back thousands of years, notes Bee's Wiki Forge of Sarah T, a mom from Ohio. She shared this "'I was skeptical about these gummies. They're a game changer. My kids beg for them and I feel good knowing they're eating something healthy. These dandelion gummy recipes transforms backyard weeds into wellness, making nutrition free, accessible and delicious.

Speaker 1: 4:11

Here's what the experts say about dandelions. Health benefits Experts can't stop raving about dandelions and honey. Dandelions contain several different types of antioxidants throughout the roots, leaves and flowers. Guybe explains, highlighting their role in fighting free radicals. According to a Cleveland Clinic article, studies suggest dandelions may reduce inflammation and regulate blood sugar, though more research is needed. According to Healthline, raw honey's benefits are equally impressive. Raw honey may offer more health benefits than regular honey, says Healthline, citing its ability to soothe digestion and ease sore throat. Local honey may even help with allergies, as beekeeper John M from Vermont attests. My customers swear by my raw honey for seasonal sniffles, says John. These ingredients create gummies that are both a treat and a health boost.

Speaker 1: 5:06

Before we cover the next topic in this episode, I want to introduce you to the adventure sports lifestyle with what I call a micro story about an adventure that I've had. The adventure sports lifestyle and my deep connection to nature is essential to my good health. So here's the story. My guy, matthew, bought heirloom, non-genetically modified mullein seeds, also pronounced mullein. He lovingly grew the plants in a PVC and microplastic-free planter and gave them organically derived nutrients. When it was ready, I harvested and dried the mullein leaves, then steeped them in vodka or organic vegetable oil to create a mullein tincture. When we plant and harvest this year's crop, I'll create an article and podcast to teach you how it's done. Throughout the COVID years and whenever we feel mucusy or have any respiratory illness, we use mullein tincture to quickly recover, and neither of us ever contracted COVID. I did that. I hope this inspires you to get outside and adventure alone with friends or the people you love most. Now back to the show where we're discussing how to make dandelion gum.

Speaker 1: 6:10

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Speaker 1: 7:38

Ready to make your own dandelion gummies? This kid-friendly recipe takes under an hour. Here's what you'll need. In an upcoming article I'll talk more about foraging and wildcrafting. However, here are a few dandelion foraging safety tips. Ensure dandelions are from clean, pesticide-free areas, parks or your yard, not roadsides.

Speaker 1: 7:58

Wash petals thoroughly to remove dirt or bugs. After harvesting, I soak everything in cold filtered water for 30 minutes. Then I toss that water, add fresh water and gently agitate the plant material fruits, vegetables or herbs with my hands using a washing machine action One half cup dandelion petals, yellow parts only rinsed well. One cup filtered water. One quarter cup raw local honey. Two tablespoons unflavored gelatin as an alternative to gelatin. You can try agar agar in a one-to-one ratio with gelatin, but boil the agar agar first, just briefly, to activate it. Then cool slightly before adding honey. Pour or use a dropper to add the mixture into silicone molds. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.

Speaker 1: 8:41

If you need to, you can refrigerate it also. Store your gummies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Some people say freezing dandelion gummies negatively impacts their consistency. I'll try freezing some gummies and update this article and podcast with the results. Until next time, friends, I'm your host, antoinette Lee, the wellness warrior, host of the New Normal Big Life podcast. Tag us on social media so we can celebrate you and your big life and support others in this community. Since 2012, the Health Ranger store has been answering your calls for a trustworthy, responsive and affordable source of health-focused products, built from scratch, with its own US-based fulfillment center and dedicated in-house customer support, they've got you covered, from nutritional supplements and superfoods to storable foods and preparedness gear. They offer competitive prices on top-quality, lab-tested items. I'm excited to partner with the Health Ranger store to bring you the purest, most reliable products out there. Ready to shop? Use my affiliate link to get started.