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04/25/2024
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By HRS Editors
Why freeze-drying is the best food preservation method
Freeze-drying (lyophilization) is a food preservation process where food is quickly frozen. Next, the ice turns into water vapor and is removed by placing the frozen food in a vacuum, resulting in a dehydrated product. If you want to freeze-dry food at home, you will need special equipment. To save time and money, you can […]
03/26/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Beets, berries and more: 6 Benefits of preserving food through freeze-drying
When you’re getting ready before SHTF, stocking up on healthy and long-lasting freeze-dried foods like berries and vegetables is an important part of your preparedness plan. Detailed below are some of the benefits of freeze-dried food, such as a long shelf life and nutrient retention. (h/t to WeLovePrepping.com) Freeze-drying is a food preservation method that […]
03/09/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Broccoli and kale microgreens are nutritious superfoods, but their phytonutrient levels vary depending on growth conditions
Microgreens are used as gourmet ingredients in upscale restaurants, but dishes from these places are often more expensive compared to meals made with common ingredients. To save money, gardeners and home cooks have learned how to grow microgreens at home. But despite their “superfood” label, the levels of healthful compounds like phytonutrients in most varieties of microgreens […]
08/04/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Consuming more strawberries may help lower Alzheimer’s risk among the elderly
A study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition found that a diet rich in vitamin C, anthocyanidin and flavonoid – nutrients plenty in strawberries – can help reduce Alzheimer’s disease among older people. The researchers from the Rush University Medical Center and Rush Insitute for Health Aging said that participants who ate strawberries more than once a week […]
10/15/2019
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By Grace Olson
Magnesium and anxiety: A look at the benefits and how to include it in your diet
Magnesium is called “nature’s relaxation mineral” because of its crucial role in helping the body relax. This makes the mineral more important these days, when people are constantly under stress and feeling anxious. The latter, in particular, has been linked to certain mental disorders, including depression and GAD (general anxiety disorder). Because of magnesium’s relaxing properties, it has been linked […]
04/21/2019
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By Zoey Sky
A sugar found in leafy greens promotes gut health, new study concludes
Leafy green vegetables are a staple in healthy diets because they are full of many vitamins and minerals. According to a study, leafy greens can even boost your gut health. The study, which was published in the journal Nature Chemical Biology, was conducted by researchers from Australian and the U.K. Data from the study suggests that a certain type […]
04/17/2019
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By Zoey Sky
The evidence is undeniable: Green leafy vegetables take the prize when it comes to protecting eye health
Glaucoma can cause vision loss or even blindness. Leafy greens like kale, lettuce, and spinach, on the other hand, are full of vitamins and minerals that prevent conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Here’s a question: Is there a link between eating leafy greens and improving glaucoma? According to a study, there is. In fact, adding […]
03/28/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Sulforaphane-rich vegetables found to lower blood sugar in diabetics
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a natural plant compound that offers several health benefits. According to a study, this unique compound can be used to naturally lower the blood glucose levels of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study, which was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, was conducted by researchers from […]
03/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Brussels sprouts found to reduce your risk of cancer
If you have been eating kale for its health benefits, you will like its cousin — the Brussels sprouts. The much smaller cruciferous vegetable shares a lot of the same nutrients and cancer-preventing properties. Brussels sprouts are a member of the Brassicaceae family, which includes the cabbages they closely resemble save for the small matter […]
03/17/2018
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By Cassie B.
Demand for superfoods continues to increase; Can production keep up?
How many avocados have you eaten in the past week? How about blueberries or kale? When certain foods suddenly get a lot of attention for their nutritional content, it’s not unusual for demand to rise. The question is: Can producers keep up? According to the World Fruit Map 2018 from Rabobank, the avocado trade has […]
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