Bacteriophages are not only limited to healthcare, but it can also be used in the food industry, according to a study. The findings, published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology, suggest that phages can be used to treat foodborne pathogens and reduce food poisoning. Researchers from Seoul National University and the University of Helsinki focused on Yersinia enterocolitica, the bacterium primarily responsible … Continue reading Bacteria-eating viruses may be effective at eliminating foodborne pathogens; could be used to prevent food poisoning
Urban homesteading: Prepping tips for those who live in apartments or have limited space
As a prepper, how can you possibly create your own garden and produce your own food if you live in a small house or apartment? This topic was addressed recently in a SurvivalSullivan.com article titled “The Essential Guide to Apartment and Urban Homesteading.” In it, author Heath Brower notes that the very first thing you should do … Continue reading Urban homesteading: Prepping tips for those who live in apartments or have limited space
The odd durian “superfruit” requires bats for pollination
The durian is a divisive fruit, but a recent study has revealed that the “King of Fruits” may need help from a threatened species of bats. According to the findings, flying foxes, bats in the Pteropus and Acerodon genus – the largest in the world – could be crucial pollinators for durian. The durian fruit is either famous or infamous, depending … Continue reading The odd durian “superfruit” requires bats for pollination
Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products
The antioxidant properties of bakery products can be increased by adding unrefined pumpkin seed oil, according to a study published in the journal Agronomy Research. The researchers from St. Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great examined the fatty acid compositions and biologically active components found in vegetable oils such as unrefined rice bran oil, unrefined pumpkin seed oil, and refined and … Continue reading Unrefined pumpkin seed oil increases antioxidant properties of bakery products
Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
Source: Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk by Dr. Edward Group Findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s semi-annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, suggest that a small daily portion of pistachio nuts may lower individual risk for developing lung and related cancers.[1] Multiple Benefits Medical experts have long known that dietary vitamin E, … Continue reading Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
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. … Continue reading Saving seeds is simple and easy: Basic tips and how-to wisdom
Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly
Source: Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly by Dr. Edward Group Royal Jelly is unique and its health benefits are tremendous in bees and in humans. This creamy secretion, produced by worker bees, is fed to bee larvae to develop them into workers. However, if higher amounts of royal jelly are fed to a select few … Continue reading Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly
Are chia seeds the answer to weight loss?
It's no secret that chia seeds are a powerful superfood. Through the years, people have eagerly added them to a variety of foods, from smoothies and yogurts, to oats and fruit. With three times more iron than spinach, and twice the amount of protein of any other seed or grain, it comes as no surprise that … Continue reading Are chia seeds the answer to weight loss?
Calcium in Vegetables
Source: Calcium in Vegetables by Dr. Edward Group You may be surprised to learn that there is enough calcium in vegetables to supply all of your daily calcium requirements. The advertising industry has led us all to believe that cow’s milk is the best primary source of this vital element. Not only is this not a fact, … Continue reading Calcium in Vegetables
GMO corn driving up use of dangerous pesticides
A very dramatic rise in the use of pesticides on Vermont dairy farms was uncovered following a recent public records request. According to the pesticide use data from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, the use of glyphosate more than doubled in the years from 2014 to 2016, while corn-related pesticide use climbed by a … Continue reading GMO corn driving up use of dangerous pesticides
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