FOOD & DRINK
Ultra-processed Foods Associated With Cancer, Early Death
High consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of colorectal cancer in men and heart disease...
Okra Attracts Microplastics – an Odd Fruit With an Unusual Application
Largely considered a vegetable, okra is actually, botanically, a fruit — as it carries seeds. This prickly-on-the-outside...
The Marvelous Bean: A Traditional Protein and a Promising Carb
As a valuable source of protein, beans have been cultivated for millennia, starting with the earliest...
The Enchanted Elder: Folklore, Medicine and Cultivation of Elderberry
Elderberry is one of man’s earliest medicinals, with records showing evidence of cultivation as early...
The Organic Grill: Vegan and Organic Food for Better Health
Everyone is familiar with the old adage, "you are what you eat.” Nothing affects human health more than...
6 Reasons You Attract Mosquitoes and What to Do About It
Do you attract more than your fair share of mosquitoes? Your mosquito magnetism is not a figment of your...
Storing Food: 7 Traditional Methods for Preserving a Variety of Foods
Should you be storing food? If you’ve noticed your favorite grocery items being out of stock for weeks...
Eating Seasonally: 7 Summer Salads That Will Knock Your Socks Off
Eating seasonally not only improves your chances of getting high-quality, fresh produce, it can also...
Traditional Ways to Beat the Heat
As the dog days of summer descend upon us, we are lucky to have the option to seek refuge in air conditioned...
