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04/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Stretching your grocery budget AND helping the environment: Tips for reducing food waste at home
Save your money and the earth by switching to plant-based diets. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) suggested that hundreds of millions more people could eat from the same sources if animal-based diets were replaced with plant-based diets. Globally, nearly a third of food produced for humans to […]
03/04/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Saving seeds is simple and easy: Basic tips and how-to wisdom
Seed saving is exactly what it sounds like: it’s the practice of saving seeds, tubers, and other reproductive materials from plants. It’s a simple yet highly beneficial agricultural art that, sadly, has dwindled in application thanks to the rise of the industrial revolution. These days, it’s mostly home gardeners that take part in seed saving. […]
02/05/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Finding food in a famine: Tips for survival used throughout history
Nobody wants to experience famine. History has shown us that famine can make even the best of people do the worst things. Yet at the same time, scarcity has also allowed human ingenuity to shine. From nettle soup to bread made from tree bark, these are just some of the creative foods that the people […]
01/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Harvesting mushrooms for food and fire: Tips for identifying them
Mushrooms – depending on which ones you pick, they can either be the boon or the bane of any outdoorsman. Just as there are multiple edible and nutrient-filled varieties of mushroom, there are also just as many that can kill you with a bite. Fortunately, telling the difference between a mushroom that will be your […]
01/18/2018
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By Russel Davis
Consumer concern rising: Research shows consumers are willing to pay more for organic food
Consumers appeared to be more willing to spend additional dollars on organic food products, and value organic purity in making purchasing decisions, according to a study published in the Journal of Agrobiotechnology Management & Economics. A team of researchers at the Iowa State University enrolled 129 adults aged 18 to 65 years old as part of the study. The […]
12/20/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Study finds adjusting the price of 7 key foods may save thousands of lives every year
Reducing the number of deaths related to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes can be accomplished through simple price changes. This was the suggestion put forth by a radical new study, one spearheaded by Tufts University researchers. They discovered that taxing unhealthy foods (processed meat, unprocessed red meat, and sugar-sweetened beverages) while subsidizing healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, […]
12/15/2017
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By Zoey Sky
It can be done! 5 Animals we recommend you raising if you’re a novice farmer
While the thought of adding livestock to a traditional backyard can seem daunting, even a beginner can raise several animals. But before you decide which animal(s) you want to raise, ensure that your backyard is spacious enough so your livestock will have room to roam in. Since these animals will be a source of greener […]
11/11/2017
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By Janine Acero
More proof consumers like to be informed: New research reveals calorie counts on menus influence decisions for patrons and management
A comprehensive study has delved into the impact of displaying calorie figures in menus and found that it encourages consumers to make lower calorie choices and for food retailers to provide lower calorie options. According to Science Daily online, the research supports and confirms the labeling move made in Australia – calorie or kilojoule information […]
10/30/2017
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By David Armstrong
Health Ranger: There’s a global revolt underway for food transparency
One of the things clean food advocates like Natural News founder/editor Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, have long pushed for is transparency — from food makers, from the agricultural industry, and from government — regarding what’s in the things we put in our bodies. And now, Adams says in a recent podcast, more and more […]
10/27/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Sugar and alcohol are bad right? Expert reveals why it’s not always that simple
We’re often told that chocolate, alcohol, and even coffee are bad for us. Those who’ve attempted to live healthier lifestyles will often cut down on these so-called vices. But is it really as simple as that? Not quite, according to Merlin Thomas, a medical clinician and Professor of Medicine at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. […]
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