(Natural News) Grains make for an ideal survival food due to their long shelf life. Stocking up on grains can be useful in case SHTF. However, there is no point in stockpiling large amounts of grain if you don’t know how to properly store them. Here is a survival guide on how to properly store grain […]

(Natural News) Protein is an essential part of your diet. If you’ve ever considered raising livestock or growing a survival garden in your homestead, you need to consider which plants and animals are excellent sources of protein, while also being worthwhile investments. Homesteading requires a lot of time, money and effort. In order to reap the […]

(Natural News) People are quick to dismiss wounds, especially if they do not appear threatening. Little do people know that open wounds, when left untreated, could lead to severe infections. According to the Wound Care Centers (WCC), infected wounds are caused when the body’s immune system is overwhelmed by bacterial growth. Data from the WCC revealed that […]

(Natural News) Lettuce is a widely enjoyed vegetable thought to have come to our shores from India and Central Asia via Europe. We have enjoyed this plant since the ancient times. Herodotus wrote that it was a favorite in ancient Rome. It was during the Age of Exploration when Columbus and other explorers sought the […]

(Natural News) It is estimated that paper constitutes around a quarter of landfill waste and 33 percent of municipal waste. Learning how to recycle and applying these techniques consistently can significantly improve our living situation. Recycling a ton of paper can save around 700 gallons of oil, 26,500 liters of water, and more than 15 […]

(Natural News) Did you know that mustard seeds (Brassica juncea) are both nutritious and useful when SHTF? This herb can boost the flavor of savory dishes, and it is also packed with various health benefits. (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Here are four survival uses for mustard: Burn relief – Mustard, the condiment made from mustard seeds, can […]

(Natural News) Did you know that aside from being a versatile spice, black pepper (Piper nigrum) has other survival uses? (h/t to MyFamilySurvivalPlan.com) Survival uses of black pepper Black pepper is commonly used in various dishes, and after salt, it’s probably the second most used seasoning. Make sure you stock up on this spice, which also has […]

(Natural News) Even if things are relatively quiet, you can still benefit from knowing how to make flour from various kinds of grains. After all, food security is crucial for every prepper. Knowing how to make your own flour also gives you access to a final product that’s more nutritious and flavorful than store-bought flour. […]

(Natural News) Biodegradable plastics have been available for a while now. But an Irish-led effort has come up with new bioplastics that also retain the best characteristics of normal plastic products, an article in Science Daily stated. These bioplastics are just as malleable, resilient, and robust as their petroleum-derived equivalents. At the same time, they […]

(Natural News) Grain is one of the most common food groups, but unlike fruits and vegetables, it is rarely a part of home gardens. Many people believe that growing this crop is difficult, so they prefer to just buy it. However, this might not be a very good idea. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]