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Obesity, diabetes, and immune system health are issues that are all top-of-mind right now. To examine how your diet can help, the University of Maryland (UMD) was recently awarded a grant to explore nettle as a functional food. Including this plant in your diet may provide protection against excessive weight gain, insulin resistance, and even promote positive changes to your gut bacteria that can bolster your immune system.