(Natural News) Vegetables are great if you’re trying to limit their calorie intake, but these present a problem when SHTF and you’re limited to what you can grow in your backyard. A survival diet should provide enough calories so that you’d have enough energy after disaster hits. To stay healthy, men need 2,500 calories a day on […]

(Natural News) When you’re on a diet, you often find yourself avoiding foods like fries and potato chips. And while these processed snacks are indeed bad for your health, regular potatoes and sweet potatoes are nutritious. The differences between potatoes and sweet potatoes Both regular potatoes and sweet potatoes are root vegetables. However, the two […]

(Natural News) If you’re an aspiring gardener but your backyard receives little to no sunlight, don’t despair. By making small changes and doing your research, you can still grow fresh vegetables in a shade garden. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) What is a shade garden? If you have a shade garden, you can grow vegetables that will […]

(Natural News) Red beets may be an acquired taste, but there’s no denying that these nutritious root vegetables offer many health benefits. Whether you add them to smoothies or savory dishes, beets offer various benefits, such as improving your digestion and boosting heart health. Beets (Beta vulgaris) are root vegetables that look like turnips. They have rough outer […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes — scientifically known as Ipomoea batatas — are sweet, starchy root vegetables grown all over the world. They come in various sizes and colors, including orange, white, and purple. These root tubers are one of the healthiest foods you can add to your diet. Here are just six health benefits of […]

(Natural News) Eating vegetables obviously makes people stronger. A U.K. study recently demonstrated that using vegetable-derived materials in the construction of a building apparently makes the structure stronger, too, an article in Alpha Galileo stated. The fibers found in carrots, sugar beets, and other root vegetables are good for digestion and beneficial bacteria in humans. […]

(Natural News) If you’re like most adults, you can’t start your day without a cup of coffee. Or two, or five. But drinking too much coffee can be bad for your health, so you might want to slow down. While coffee gives you an energy boost, this effect is only temporary, making you crave another […]

(Natural News) Rutabaga, also called swede or Swedish turnip, may be unfamiliar to some. It is a nutritious vegetable that you should consider adding to your cart the next time you go grocery shopping. Rutabaga (Brassica napus subsp. rapifera, Brassicaceae) is a natural hybrid between a cabbage and turnip. The root vegetable is the enlarged […]