Apple cider vinegar has a multitude of uses from salad dressing, to beauty treatments, to household cleaning. I have used it as an astringent for my skin, and clarifier for my hair for years. It is more effective than any other product I have used for these purposes, leaving me with an even skin tone, […]

More and more people want to know how and where there food is made. Unfortunately, major food corporations have taken great strides to conceal this information from the public, especially as it pertains to the labeling of genetically modified foods. Consequently, the best way to ensure your food is safe to eat is to grow […]

Smoothies are making a comeback in a bag way. These healthy beverages have undergone a renewed public interest as people ceaselessly search for ways to be fitter and lose weight. Smoothies are becoming a way to combine delicious taste with helpful health benefits. This makes them a win-win for everyone. The ability and potential to […]

Turmeric is one of those little wonders of nature – spices that not only enhance the taste of food, but also contain a concoction of beneficial compounds that modern science is just recently discovering. It is a staple spice in Middle Eastern, Northern African and Southeast Asian cuisine, and is mainly responsible for the yellow […]

In the future, cancer detection may well rely on measuring which cells feed off sugar the most, according to research from the University College London (UCL). This further confirms the danger that sugar poses as a cancer-promoting agent. In a study published in Nature Medicine, scientists experimented with a novel form of magnetic resonance imaging […]

We all want to have the best food in terms of taste, benefits, and ethics. But sometimes, and from the best meaning of people, dead wrong advice slips in. Other times, it may be a concerted effort by parties interested in disinformation. Either way, here are two big myths that you should rid yourself of […]

Research suggests microwaving food causes a chemical reaction that destroys essential nutrients, leading some to assert that this method of heating is one of the worst ways to prepare meals. Natural News previously reported that, not only does microwaving obliterate important vitamins and plant-based (phyto) nutrients, but it molecularly deconstructs food. The result is a […]

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming the lives of more than 600,000 people each year. It’s also one of the most costly diseases to treat, resulting in more than $100 billion spent annually on the most common form of heart disease, coronary heart disease. Because heart disease is so […]

(Homesteading.news) As El Nino quickly fades, forecasters around the country agree that will mean warmer temperatures earlier this year and with them, warmer soil. That’s great news for homesteaders who depend on bountiful harvests to feed our families through the long winter months. Though soil will still need a bit of time to dry out, Agriculture.com […]

The next time you do your groceries, you better stock up on black beans — research has now shown that aside from having powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, black beans also contain a variety of health benefits that could rival even the most nutritionally-packed supplements. Black beans are rich in antioxidants. Black beans’ medical potency could largely be attributed […]

Hemp seeds come from the hemp plant (cannabis sativa), a fibrous species of plant most well-known for its historical use in making textiles, rope and paper. Hemp and its derived seeds are not the same plant as its THC potent cousin, marijuana. Hemp has been grown and used extensively in all parts of the world […]

Turmeric is one of the most researched organic substances in the world because of its remarkable natural healing properties. The spice is widely used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, and is responsible for curry’s yellow tint. Its primary active component, curcumin, has been the subject of over 5,600 peer reviewed and published studies. Now, […]

America is known for its exceptionalism and that extends all the way down to the type of food we eat. Because of the many cultures and peoples that have come to this nation over the centuries, our food culture is very diverse. However, there are some common foods that are thought of as quintessentially American […]

(Homesteading.news) Basic foods like vegetables and general grocery have become quite expensive. Most people spend a lot of cash on grocery shopping which happens to be one of the highest costs related to almost every family. However, you can now eliminate your family’s grocery bills by growing some of these groceries on your own. The good […]

Not all disgruntled employees urinate onto a conveyor belt. But at a Kellogg’s plant in Memphis, Tennessee, one man did. He decided to add a little extra liquid to the rice that would soon become those famous Rice Krispies Treats, Rice Krispies Treats Cereal and/or Puffed Rice Cake Products. But really, don’t the ingredients in these products already have enough sugar and carbohydrates? And it […]