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05/29/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How organic farming practices preserve biodiversity in the natural world while growing healthy abundant food
Organic farming’s ultimate goal is to build and improve the health of the soil and regenerate the health of not just ecosystems but people as well. (H/T to RodaleInstitute.org) Scientists at the Rodale Institute, a non-profit dedicated to research on organic farming, note that organic farming practices enrich the soil, allowing it to hold more […]
04/18/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Salt fermentation: How to turn your garden vegetables into super healthy probiotic foods
Salt fermentation is one of the safest and oldest forms of food preservation that you can use to turn your garden vegetables into super healthy sources of probiotics. When you make salt-brined pickles or turn cabbages and radishes into kimchi, the salt you use can limit the growth of unwanted microorganisms, protecting your produce from spoilage. At […]
03/07/2023
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By Olivia Cook
These foods are best eaten with their skins on
Peels are often discarded due to preference or habit or in an attempt to reduce exposure to pesticides. Research, however, says removing the peels of some fruits and vegetables may mean removing one of the most-nutrients parts of your plant foods. Here is a short list of common fruits and vegetables that are best consumed […]
02/08/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Phytonutrients: Natural compounds in plant foods that help lower cancer risk
Phytonutrients are natural compounds found in plant foods, such as fruits, legumes, vegetables and whole grains that have beneficial effects working with other essential nutrients to support overall good health. Here are some of the phytochemicals and their science-backed cancer-protective benefits. Anthocyanins A study published in the Journal of Cancer Prevention reported that a group […]
01/06/2023
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By Olivia Cook
6 Everyday items that you can use to fertilize your home garden
Commercial fertilizers are not necessary to grow food. You can always use everyday items to fertilize your home garden naturally. Below are six common things that you can turn into an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer is a fertilizer derived from organic sources, including organic compost, cattle manures, poultry droppings and domestic sewage. Banana peel Rich in […]
01/03/2023
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By Olivia Cook
5 Food crops that can be grown year-round in container gardens
Even though city dwellers lack the land for growing a garden, they can still grow food crops for sustenance – thanks to container or bucket gardening. All they need is a good container and a sunny deck or balcony for year-round crops. Growing crops at home also produces harvests far superior in freshness, flavor and nutrition […]
11/02/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Pollutants and contaminants affect food supply from farm to plate
Environmental pollutants and contaminants adulterate food and drinking water through various routes from farm to plate and pose serious threats to human health, according to a study published in the Journal of Toxicology. Some of these occur naturally in the environment (plant toxins), while others are artificially induced by humans (whether intentional or accidental). The […]
10/05/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Aflatoxins pose serious health risks to humans and animals
A peer-reviewed article published in StatPearls reported on the underestimated contamination of agricultural products with aflatoxins. A separate study published in the Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists indicated that the occurrence of aflatoxins is significant in naturally contaminated foods and feeds, including wheat, walnut, corn, cotton, peanuts and tree nuts. Aflatoxins are among the most poisonous […]
09/07/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Here’s everything you need to know about aflatoxins
Aflatoxins are among the most well-known mycotoxins that are naturally produced by certain types of fungi (molds). According to StatPearls, aflatoxins are created by toxigenic strains of molds that grow and thrive in soil, hay, decaying vegetation and grains. They attack many crops in the field and contaminate them during production, harvest, storage and processing. The Joint FAO/WHO […]
06/27/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Apartment prepping 101: Pickling vegetables for long-term storage
Pickling is a simple way of retaining the crispness of summer vegetables and boosting their nutritional value. It will cost you less money and less effort to conserve fresh vegetables. You just need plenty of sterilized jars and the golden trinity of pickling –vinegar, water and rock salt. The science of using vinegar for food […]
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