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All the health benefits of durian fruit without having to eat it – researchers have discovered its promise as a probiotic

February 18, 2018 -

Posted by Edsel Cook

(Natural News) It may soon be possible to enjoy the health benefits of the King of Fruits without the accompanying stench of rotten eggs or the need to actually eat it. Thanks to a joint study by Chinese and Singaporean researchers, a new non-dairy probiotic drink based on fermented durian pulp could be in the […]

in: Food, Science

Farming for conservation: Big Ag focuses on one crop while smaller farms integrate crops and livestock, which is healthier for the environment

January 18, 2018 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) In any endeavor, there’s the easy way, and then there’s the right way, and when it comes to farming, there is a steep price to pay in the long run for choosing the path of least resistance. Researchers from Iowa State University decided to carry out an economic analysis of various farming approaches […]

in: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Environment, Environment, Green living / sustainable living, Plants

Industrial agriculture practices likely to threaten world food supply through heightened risk of crop disease, study finds

October 16, 2017 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if wheat production ground to a halt across the world? It’s something that few people worry about, but it’s more likely than you think thanks to modern industrial agriculture practices. Many of the planet’s most widely grown varieties of wheat have been affected […]

in: Culture & Society, Environment, Environment, Food, food safety, Green living / sustainable living, Nutrition