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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
06/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Coffee plants grow better without chemicals; healthy soil has microbes and fungi that nourish plants and act as biofertilizers
A recent Mexican study suggested that coffee plants and other crops can flourish even without chemical fertilizers. All they need is healthy soil with the right combination of native fungi that act as biofertilizers, increasing the amount of phosphorus in the soil and the plant’s rate of absorption. The researchers identified two particular groups of fungi that are […]
06/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Keep your heart healthy by eating more arugula, spinach, and beets
Vegetables like arugula, beets, and spinach are packed with nitrates, and consuming these leafy greens can help bring down blood pressure and boost the efficiency of the endothelial cells that line the inside of the heart and blood vessels. In an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, an Australian study shows that nitrate-rich vegetables […]
06/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Nanobiotechnology researchers seek natural agrochemicals to use for crop protection
Zealous overuse of synthetic agrochemicals to protect food crops from microbial pests has backfired on the agricultural industry. Not only has the environment ended up heavily contaminated, but the microbes are now gaining resistances to the chemicals. An article in Nanowerk.com states that nanobiotechnology experts are seeking out biological and natural alternatives. The common thyme […]
06/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Kombucha holds an impressive nutritional profile
Fascinated by the many beneficial effects of kombucha, Spanish scientists conducted a thorough review of its nutritional profile. They determined that the various bio-active compounds in the fermented tea worked together to achieve their effects. The review was conducted by researchers from the University of Monterrey, who published their findings in the journal CyTA – Journal of […]
06/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists attempt to fight vitamin A deficiency in Africa by developing sweet potato-fortified bread
The fertile farmlands of South Dakota do not produce sweet potatoes. But the even more fertile minds at the state’s biggest university are producing a sweet potato-fortified bread that can fight vitamin A deficiency in Africa, a NewsWise article states. Daniel Mbogo has come all the way from the International Potato Center (CIP) on the […]
06/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An archipelago in Canada is reintroducing traditional food back into hospitals in an effort to heal patients naturally
The Canadian archipelago of Haida Gwaii is returning traditional Haida food to their two major hospitals. A Hakai Magazine article states that the move is part of a nationwide effort to improve food practices and policies in Canada’s hospitals. Found off the northwestern coast of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is the ancestral homeland of the […]
05/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Ozone treatment found to improve quality characteristics of medium hard wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Chinese researchers looked into the possibility of using ozone as an environmentally friendly oxidant that speeds up the natural maturation of wheat flour for making bread. They reported that using ozone treatment to oxidize wheat flours improved the properties of mantou (“steamed bread”) made from the oxidized flour. The Wuhan Polytechnic University conducted the study, with the […]
05/27/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Maize tortillas fortified with nontoxic Jatropha curcas flour found to exhibit increased protein value
Mexican researchers reported that they have fortified maize flour with flour made from the seeds of the nontoxic Jatropha curcas (J. curcas) plant. Tortillas made from the enriched flour demonstrated higher levels of proteins and minerals, while also being indistinguishable from unfortified counterparts. Their study was sponsored by the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT), and their findings were published in the […]
05/25/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil
The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]
05/23/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The politics surrounding GMOs: Bureaucrats don’t care about the environment and are more interested in money
By and large, government bureaucrats in America and Europe don’t care two sticks about the environment or public health. They only care about the profits promised by big businesses that are using GMOs to take over the world’s food supplies, an article in GreenMedInfo stated. It started in the U.S. in the 90s. The executives […]
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