Gelatin, derived from collagen, offers numerous health benefits for the human body. It supports joint health by providing essential amino …
Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows
Deidre Popovich, Texas Tech University Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, …
Why gluten-free baking is having a moment
(BPT) – Consumers are increasingly choosing easy, convenient foods to support their active, busy lifestyles. This trend includes ready-to-bake treats …
The Life-Affirming Vitality of Raw Milk
I’ve been drinking raw milk for almost 15 years, ever since I made a sudden switch from veganism while visiting …
Don’t eat this stuff – Do this instead
We have covered aPEEL before*, now news of its widespread application is creeping into the wider media world. Designed to …
Cattails: The Grocery Store of the Wild
Cattails are a versatile and edible plant that offers a variety of flavors and uses for foragers. From the cucumber-like …
Make a frugal Christmas dinner from the pantry
This is from Daisy at Organic Prepper. She has a great site. A frugal Christmas dinner…that doesn’t sound like much …
4 Reasons why drinking coffee is great for your health
Guys and Gals, this piece is to laud the many wondrous benefits of coffee. Really, I love it without all …
How this addition to table salt changed the nation’s health
Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland, is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet. In the early …
Homemade Juice fixes Blood Pressure
From the wonderful Lost Herbs website. If you’re looking to prevent or help reduce high blood pressure there are a …
Dark chocolate is a top 2021 food trend
(BPT) – Throughout the pandemic people have turned to their favorite foods to bring them joy. However, with a new …
VIDEO: How One Family-Run Company Makes 700,000 Bottles of Tabasco Sauce Per Day
All the tabasco sauce in the world comes from Avery Island, Louisiana made and bottled by a 150 year old …
Milk and cheese are actually good for you
We all knew this was coming. Every sane person I know has never believed the BS that full fat milk …
Morel Mushrooms – What’s False and what’s Edible?
These guys have an annual ritual of going hunting for delicious Morel mushrooms. They’re delicious. Watch how they know the …
It’s official! Coffee is awesome!
According to a new report, but not for the first time, coffee is being hailed as really good for you. …
Everything you ever wanted to know about tuna…
Yukitaka Yamaguchi is known as the Tuna King of Omakase. Step inside his shop at the Tsukiji fish market. And learn …
Here are the seven books you need to read this month
I’m a big believer in trying to go deep in subjects as often as you can. Cal Newport’s fantastic book Deep …
Chicken of the Woods – Yours for the taking
(Laetiporus sp.) is a choice edible mushroom which usually grows on standing or fallen dead wood. In this video, the …
This Survival Food is One of the Highest Sources of Protein
So, by now, Guys and Gals, there are many factions to prepping and they all have their time and place, …
Coffee drinkers relax! It’s basically medicine
TAKEAWAY key fact: In one of the largest studies ever on the topic, researchers followed over 500,000 people in 10 European …
I love avocados – How about you?
Here’s a recipe for every day of the week! ROASTED CHICKPEA AND AVOCADO SALAD INGREDIENTS 5 ounces mixed greens 1 …
Pasture-raised dairy. What does it mean?
Spring, on farms throughout the U.S., is marked by beginning of a new grass season. And when it arrives, cattle …
Is Pine Pollen Your Homegrown Super Food?
This piece is designed to make you aware of the many benefits of pine pollen. That’s right, it’s a superfood …
The other paw paw fruit – America’s secret.
What I am used to calling the paw paw fruit is actually the tropical papaya (Carica papaya). It’s delicious and orange. So, …
Sometimes even vegan food hits the spot! Simple, Healthy Summer Snacks
As temperatures climb and summer sets in, a slight change in diet can help maintain energy without overfilling on hot …
Moringa – the health food you never heard of
The most widely cultivated species is Moringa oleifera, a multipurpose tree native the southern Himalayas, and grown in places like …
Canning 101: Start Here
No idea how to can? This is a great place to start if you want cheap, nutritious, controlled foodstuffs. Jamie …
Those codes on your bananas? Here’s what they mean.
PLU codes are 4 or 5 digit numbers that appear on a small sticker applied to an individual piece of fresh produce. …
That peanut advice from the government? 100% wrong
Good grief!, when will they stop meddling? Personally, I never take any notice of government advice over food. I may heed …
Eating insects – a few dos and don’ts
As prepared, self-reliant people we’re willing to consider anything when it comes to survival, but eating bugs is a line …