I remember going for walks as a kid and being fascinated by fiddlehead ferns.  One day, I discovered you can boil and add them to salads.  They are delicious when seasoned with garlic butter.  However, there are so many other recipe options that I have yet to explore.  Going for a walk the other day, I saw a fiddlehead fern and was inspired to look further into its benefits and uses.

This is what I found… 

  • They are loaded with antioxidants like vitamin A and vitamin C, which help boost immunity and protect the body against inflammation, common colds, and cancer. 
  • The vitamin B1 they contain helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels, which reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease.
  • Due to their significant vitamin A content, fiddleheads help prevent macular degeneration, vision loss, and night blindness and improve overall eyesight.
Photo by Oleksandr Kuzmin on Unsplash
Infographic about the fiddlehead fern