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02/15/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Big Ag pollution tied to pediatric cancers and birth defects
Major agricultural corporations in the United States are being blamed for pollution tied to the rise of pediatric cancers and birth defects in the country. From fertilizer run-off to pesticide leaching and methane emissions, pollution from large-scale agriculture Big Ag takes a heavy toll on both the natural systems of the environment and human health. […]
11/30/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Bill Gates: Africans need GENETICALLY MODIFIED seeds and chickens to fight “climate change”
Technocrat and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has insisted that Africa needs genetically modified (GM) seeds and chickens to fight “climate change” and end hunger. At the recently held Africa Climate Summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, Gates remarked in a pre-recorded speech: “I started work on climate over two decades ago after I left my […]
08/09/2023
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By Olivia Cook
9 Ways to feed your chickens for FREE
Prohibitively expensive feed costs are often one of the biggest complaints of people trying to raise chickens. But there are some alternatives that won’t break your wallet. Here are some ways to feed your chicken for free. (h/t to TheHomesteadingHippy.com) Get your chickens to free range Getting chickens to free range can be a challenge – […]
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 […]
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