Social media star inspires millions to learn how to forage food in the wild — and cook it

A social media star is showing her followers how to get groceries for free — by foraging for food in the wild. Alexis Nikole Nelson took CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas to the woods near her home in Columbus, Ohio, to forge for edible plants.

"There's something that just puts a smile on my face, that gets my heart racing," Nelson said about her adventures. "I feel so connected to my surroundings."

She said she's turned her passion into a profession by sharing her edible plants and recipes to millions on social media. Most clips conclude with a warning to remind people to be 100% sure a plant is safe before consuming it.