(Natural News) A prepper pantry isn’t complete without superfoods like onions (Allium cepa). But how do you grow these tear-inducing yet delicious vegetables? (h/t to SelfReliantSchool.com.) Tips for growing onions Before you start planting onion seeds or transplants, find out which onion variety will thrive in your location. There are three onion varieties: short, intermediate, or long […]

(Natural News) Homesteaders prioritize self-reliance and the cultivation of organic produce, but this doesn’t mean you can’t make your home garden look pretty. If you want to beautify your property, start a practice called edible landscaping. (h/t to RockinWHomestead.com) What is edible landscaping? Edible landscaping represents a different take on how to design and interact with yards […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that the food you eat plays a part in determining your overall health. If you eat junk food and other non-healthy food items, you can expect to suffer from some negative effects. But if you have a healthy, balanced diet, then the opposite happens: You get tremendous health benefits such […]

(Natural News) People consistently overlook the importance of eating healthy foods, especially fibers which are known to cleanse the colon. Aside from cleaning the colon, fiber promotes gut bacteria growth. These gut bacteria aid the immune system in fighting diseases. Unfortunately, following an unhealthy, high-fat diet (as well as a high-salt diet) kills these beneficial […]

(Natural News) Consumers have become more mindful of how food is produced, a recent study showed. The study revealed that consumers look for specific on-farm practices in making purchasing decisions such as no growth hormones and no genetically modified organisms. To carry out the study, a team of researchers at the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, […]

(Natural News) If you have a home garden, you need to prepare ahead of time so you can still harvest crops even during winter. After all, you wouldn’t want to run out of resources just when the weather starts getting frosty again, would you? (h/t to MDCreekmore.com). Factors to consider for cold climate gardening While it’s […]

(Natural News) Sometimes the smallest nations can prove to be the bravest and most progressive in their thinking. Western countries like to believe that they are the most advanced in the world, and they certainly are in some respects, but when it comes to genetically modified crops and avoiding chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, other […]

(Natural News) Avocados are a popular superfood because they’re full of “good” dietary fats. But did you know that this nutritious fruit is also used to make avocado oil? What is avocado oil? The avocado (Persea americana) is rich in essential minerals and vitamins. The fruit, also called the “alligator pear,” offers various health benefits, and the […]

(Natural News) What do tea and berries have in common? These superfoods are not just good for overall health, they are particularly essential in preventing heart disease. One study, presented at the 2018 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions annual meeting, highlights the importance of daily consumption of tea and berries in preventing heart disease. The secret to this […]

(Natural News) Food is a major component of having a healthy lifestyle, but it’s also one of the hardest to change. If you want to start eating healthier, one of the foods you may want to add to your diet is kale. This leafy green isn’t just nutritious, it’s also very accessible since you can easily grow […]