(Natural News) Gardening is a crucial survival skill, and this activity can be pursued whether you live in a spacious homestead or a cramped apartment. You just need to be creative. This is where bucket gardening comes in, which is a lifesaver for most urban preppers who wish to grow their own food. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) […]

(Natural News) Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can help prevent the development of various diseases. Researchers have touted the powerful disease-fighting properties of this vegetable. From reducing cancer risk to boosting immune health, broccoli can work wonders for your body. However, it is important to know that some of broccoli’s nutrients […]

(Natural News) Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are a tuberous crop that comes in a variety of colors, from purple to red to pale yellow and white. These tubers are a rich source of complex carbohydrates like starch and fiber, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and magnesium. A single serving of sweet potatoes can also provide […]

(Natural News) As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spread throughout America during the first half of 2020, worried citizens flocked to stores to stock up on essential supplies. Shoppers bought items like canned soup, cleaning supplies and toilet paper in bulk, emptying grocery shelves due to worries that they might not have enough to last until […]

(Natural News) To avoid harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the food that you consume, it’s best to buy organic fruits and vegetables. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that consuming organic produce promotes gut microbiome diversity. Birgit Wassermann, the first author of the study and a researcher at the Graz University of Technology in Austria, explained […]

(Natural News) Growing your own food gives you access to fresh fruits and vegetables – something that is invaluable post-SHTF. Knowing how to store seeds properly ensures that you’re always ready for the next planting season. To the untrained eye, dry and brittle seeds may seem useless. However, gardeners know that vegetable seeds are key […]

(Natural News) A study presented at the American Society for Microbiology conference has warned that plant foods can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or superbugs. In particular, hard-to-wash vegetables such as lettuce may be hiding these microorganisms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of the two million annual superbug infections are […]

(Natural News) Being self-sufficient means looking for ways to help your family survive without relying on outside sources for food, water and other necessities. If you’re a homesteader, one way to become more self-sufficient before SHTF is to learn how to safely preserve and store food for future use. (h/t to FoodRevolution.org) Storing food properly can […]

(Natural News) When you follow a balanced diet, you ensure that your body is getting all the essential vitamins and minerals it needs, such as zinc. Research suggests that being deficient in zinc leads to a lot of health problems, such as immune dysfunction and chronic kidney and liver disease. To prevent zinc deficiency, incorporate foods rich […]

(Natural News) Children aren’t big fans of veggies. Parents are often hard-pressed to get them to eat their greens and other healthful but less appetizing foods. But a group of researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia and Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands found that offering at least three vegetables at a […]