(Natural News) Dehydrating food by air-drying is a simple and cost-effective way of preserving fresh fruit for your survival stockpile. This option is great for preppers who don’t want to buy equipment for food prep or those looking for an alternative food preservation method that will still work even after SHTF and the grid goes […]

(Natural News) When buying food at the grocery, get more bang for your buck by focusing on the most nutrient-dense produce. But first, you need to know which delicious and nutritious ingredients to use in your daily meals. If you’re not sure which fruits and vegetables to get, check out the Centers for Disease Control and […]

(Natural News) Strawberries are nutritious and they are full of beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds. According to a study, consuming strawberries can also help protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation. The study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. In the study, researchers from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, discovered that adults older […]

(Natural News) Freeze-drying is a food preservation method that involves freezing, primary drying and secondary drying. Freeze-dried foods have up to 99 percent less moisture than fresh foods yet retain most of the food’s flavor. Freeze-drying is technically called lyophilization. It is a three-step process that includes freezing, sublimation (primary drying) and desorption (secondary drying). […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, claiming more than 610,000 lives annually. Diabetes is another threat to public health, currently affecting 30.3 million Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes was listed as an underlying or contributory cause in over 330,000 deaths in […]

(Natural News) Pickling is a simple way of retaining the crispness of summer vegetables and boosting their nutritional value. It will cost you less money and less effort to conserve fresh vegetables. You just need plenty of sterilized jars and the golden trinity of pickling –vinegar, water and rock salt. The science of using vinegar […]

(Natural News) You may have already tried apple butter, but what about pear butter? You can make pear butter at home and this delicious fruit concentrate is best served with gingerbread or even just plain bread. (h/t to PracticalSelfreliance.com) If you have a surplus of pears, like sometime in the fall, make pear butter to concentrate all that […]

(Natural News) Berries are known for their deliciously sweet and tart flavors. Many studies have also shown that these superfruits reign supreme for a reason. According to two decades of research, berries possess cancer-preventive properties. Their high content of potent antioxidants helps protect cells from damage that can cause cancer. Additionally, berries have positive effects on genes […]

(Natural News) The average American household wastes more than 30 percent of the food it obtains. Unfortunately, this wasteful habit has financial and environmental consequences. To reduce food waste, store food properly, shop better and start meal planning. Basic tips for storing produce properly When storing fresh fruits and vegetables, remember these three important factors: ethylene, […]

(Natural News) We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a […]