My favourite thing about cactus pads: used as a natural fence to keep livestock out of gardens🌵 

My favourite thing about the prickly pear cactus plant is that it’s used as a natural fence to keep livestock & wildlife out of crops or gardens🌵We taste tested it, I still have some tho so if you have any suggestions please help a girl out so i can eat this right.🐄
Nopales have been a part of traditional Mexican cuisine for thousands of years and are now popular in many parts of the world.
The pads are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a great addition to a healthy diet, plus they are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
The prickly pear fruit, which grows on the cactus pads, is also edible and is often used to make juice, jelly, and candy. The pads have a slightly tart, sweet taste and a slimy texture.
The pads can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of dishes, including salads, tacos, and soups. The sap from the pads is even said to be used as a hair mask to help strengthen your roots! It’s also used as a natural dye for textiles and leather, which is sick!!
In traditional medicine, nopales have been used to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Nopales require little water and can be grown in areas where other crops may not thrive.
We love nopales!!