(Natural News) Your food supply is crucial for your survival when SHTF. By learning how to store your supplies the same way the pioneers did, you can extend the shelf life of various food items. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) American pioneers preserved and stored as much produce as they could to ensure that they had access to […]

(Natural News) Quinoa is often touted as a healthier alternative to rice. But what are the exact differences between the two foods in terms of nutrient content and health benefits? Rice comes in two forms. Brown rice undergoes hulling but remains unprocessed. White rice goes through polishing and milling processes that deplete its vitamin and mineral content. […]

(Natural News) Bananas are delicious fruits that offer many benefits. These nutritious fruits contain essential nutrients that boost digestion and heart health. The nutrient profile of bananas Bananas are one of the world’s most popular fruits. It is full of fiber and antioxidants. A medium-sized banana (118 grams) has 24 grams of carbs, 3.1 grams of fiber, 1.3 […]

(Natural News) Whole Foods is now reporting their sixth consecutive quarter of dwindling same-store sales and thus plans on closing at least nine stores, setting a new failure record for the monster “health” retailer. So much for those plans to expand from 470 stores to over 1,000, as Whole Foods reveals its worst performance, as […]

(Natural News) Are you confident that the food you’re eating is healthy? Marketing techniques and popular belief can lead you to eat foods that don’t actually help you eat better or lose weight. Here are six foods that many people think are healthy, but actually aren’t: 1. Agave nectar Agave nectar, which is derived from […]

(Natural News) The amount of corn produced in the United States this year is going to be way below expectations.  The Department of Agriculture just slashed its harvest estimates quite dramatically in its June report, but some farmers in the Midwest believe that those reduced projections are still way too optimistic.  As I have previously detailed, […]

(Natural News) Choosing “diet” beverages might help you keep your calorie counts down, but your health problems will start to add up pretty significantly if you drink them on a regular basis. A recent study looked into the effects that consuming diet drinks – which are any beverages that have been sweetened with artificial sugar […]

(Natural News) Fresh strawberries are delicious and nutritious. Whether you buy organic strawberries or harvest them from your garden, one problem you usually face is how to extend their shelf life. According to Harold McGee, the author of “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen,” strawberries only last on the shelf for […]

(Natural News) Many countries around the globe are making an effort to reduce their plastic waste to save wildlife – and humans – from its detrimental effects. In fact, Thailand and Vietnam are just some countries that are taking a page (or a leaf for this one) from Mother Nature’s playbook to combat plastic waste. […]

(Natural News) It’s hard to keep track of all the ways that the wrong foods can compromise your health. For example, eating nitrates is linked to colorectal cancer, but how can you tell which foods contain these chemicals? Sugar is bad no matter how you look at it, but aren’t artificial sweeteners even worse? You […]