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Acorns shown to have neuroprotective properties

February 09, 2019 - acorns as well as two acorn coffee samples, which were made using the following methods: 1) boiled, roasted, and then ground and 2) roasted and then ground. They then proceeded to test them for in vitro cholinesterase and tyrosinase inhibitory activity, as well as antioxidant activity and the total phenol and flavonoid contents.

The results of the study revealed that the extracts were able to inhibit cholinesterase activity but not tyrosinase activity. Furthermore, ...

Food supply tips: How to forage for edible nuts for your survival stockpile

May 03, 2023 -

When SHTF, you can forage for different kinds of nuts to add to your food stockpile. Despite their small size, nuts are great superfoods because they are nutritious and delicious. Nuts are rich in antioxidants, dietary fiber, protein and other beneficial vitamins. They also have a long shelf life when properly stored. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com)

Below are some easy-to-find nuts you can forage for to secure your food supply.Acorns

Raw acorns are ...

Foraging tips: 17 Wild foods to forage for your winter stockpile

February 02, 2024 - acorns, and they're one of the most overlooked wild edibles to forage in winter. You can find them on the forest floor or lurking beneath the snow cover around the base of the oak tree.

Once you get rid of the tannins, acorns can be turned into flour.Beechnuts

Beechnuts are tiny but full of flavor. You can eat them raw or roasted.

Beechnuts can be collected in the fall to use throughout winter. They’re full of fat and protein, making them ...

Oak tree adaptation: Trees found to coordinate volume of acorns released each year in an effort to produce better reproductive results

October 27, 2018 -

The last British mast was in 2013, where the trees produced vast quantities of acorns too many for Britain's wildlife to consume. Last year, many people reported bumper crops of acorn on the oak trees, which hinted at a mast year.

Scientists are still baffled as to why the oaks do not produce uniform number of nuts each year, but the mast years do suggest that the trees coordinate their mass production in order to have a better chance at creating saplings in ...

Do you have an oak tree in your yard? Every prepper needs at least one

August 28, 2019 -

The survival uses of oak trees

Oak is a hardwood that burns long and hot. As a resilient species, oak trees are naturally resistant to various diseases.

Oak trees produce acorns that can be used to make food and ingredients like acorn butter and flour. Acorns are high in calories and they're also a great source of protein. (Related: Start today: Plant these food-producing trees on your property now.)

Oak logs are often used as a construction material ...

5 Common edible plants for urban foraging (plus foraging tips)

July 23, 2021 -

Listed below are five common wild edibles that can be found in urban areas nationwide. They're extremely easy to identify and they're versatile ingredients, qualities that make them good survival foods. (h/t to PreppersWill.com)

1. Acorns

Acorns are a protein-rich survival food. They're especially abundant in cities because oak trees are planted as street and landscape trees in urban environments. You can easily collect large quantities of acorns, ...

Foraging 101: 10 Wild nuts to forage every Fall

September 01, 2022 - acorns as is, but you need to process them before you can consume them. Acorns are usually leached and made into acorn flour for baking various items like acorn flour cookies or acorn flour pancakes.

Alternatively, acorns can be shelled and boiled until they're fully leached after several hours and then consumed whole. Acorns can also be roasted after hot leaching and eaten like salted nuts.

Here are some suggestions on how to ...

Edibles in plain sight: 15 Common wild plants that are safe to eat

December 05, 2019 -

Aside from catchig fish and hunting wild animals, there are also wild plants that you can forage. These plants are rich sources of vitamins and minerals that can help you sustain yourself and increase your chance of survival. Here are some of the plants you can forage outdoors:1. Acorns

Acorns are abundant in areas where mature oak trees grow. An ounce of acorns and bread have similar amounts of calories, along with fat. This makes them ideal ...

Prepper recipes: How to make delicious acorn pancakes

June 13, 2022 -

If there are oak trees near your neighborhood or homestead, you can make the most of them by foraging for acorns and learning how to make acorn flour pancakes. (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com)

Once you learn how to make acorn flour, try making some delicious acorn pancakes.

Though acorn flour has been around for a while, it's rather tricky to use in the kitchen.

Unlike other gluten-free nut flours like almond flour, acorn flour contains a lot of ...

7 Trees every prepper should know and why

August 31, 2021 - acorns, which contain the tree's seeds, are the most versatile of the tree's edible parts. However, acorns have a high tannic acid content that gives them an extremely bitter flavor. To reduce that bitterness, soak the acorns in water for a few hours before using them.

The leaves of the oak tree can be applied to wounds to promote healing and soothe irritation, while the wood can be used to make tools and build shelter.7. Willow

Willow trees ...

Why your weed might literally contain human feces

April 13, 2019 - acorns.” About 29.4 percent of the “ingots” were contaminated with high levels of E. coli bacteria. Precisely 93 percent of the “acorns” tested positive for the potentially infectious bacteria. Due to their small size, almost every “acorn” on the street is smuggled in through the digestive tract of drug traffickers. The researchers could actually detect fecal odor coming off of the “acorn” samples.  (Related: Legal weed dangers: After dealing with multiple contaminants, ...

These 15 edible plants could save your life in a dangerous situation

April 12, 2017 -

If you are familiar with survival shows like “Man vs. Wild,” you may think it’s easy to rely on the land and survive in the wilderness. However, things are not always as they seem. When you see Bear Grylls searching for food and water, seemingly with ease, know that he is highly trained in martial arts and served as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. He also has a small crew and helicopter at his disposal.

When you are placed in a similar situation, ...

Foraging 101: How to identify poisonous plants in the wild (and in your garden)

June 17, 2020 - acorns, also has the same negative effects.

Alkaloids

Alkaloids are very common and they include familiar compounds like caffeine, codeine and nicotine. Alkaloids affect your nervous system and they can produce either acute or chronic reactions.

Alkaloid-bearing plants include locoweed, night-shade, poison hemlock and tobacco.

Glycosides

Glycosides are non-toxic crystalline compounds. When enzymes in your body break down glycosides, they yield ...

5 Skills you just can’t live without when you bug out

July 30, 2019 - acorns, burdocks, cattails, dandelions, and stinging nettle. Some parts of the plant need to be cooked using water to remove any bacteria present. Remember that there are many wild plants that look appetizing, but are actually poisonous, so you should be careful. Avoid eating wild plants that you cannot completely identify. (Related: Foraging wild edibles: Berry basics to help identify what’s safe and what isn’t.)

Building a fire

Knowing how to build a fire is one ...

If you’re following a plant-based diet, eat these foods rich in B-vitamins to boost your overall health

December 18, 2019 -

What are B-vitamins?

B-vitamins are made up of eight different vitamins that work together to keep your body strong and healthy:

Enzymes are proteins found in cells. They are behind all aspects of cellular functioning.

B-vitamins function as coenzymes to help your enzymes work and are involved in many bodily operations, such as:

B-vitamins also help fight PMS symptoms and relieve anxiety ...

Surveys: Consumers are saving less and acquiring more debts due to inflation

June 14, 2022 -

The Bureau of Economic Analysis data shows that in April, the household savings rate went down to 4.4 percent from the 6.2 percent in March. This is the lowest rate since the 2008-2009 Great Recession.

Also, the Federal Reserve's monthly credit report indicated that consumer credit raised by $38.07 billion in April, which is higher than the market estimate of $35 billion. The numbers dropped from the $47.34 billion increase in consumer credit in March.

The central ...

Food supply tips: 5 Things you need to learn when foraging for nutrient-dense food

July 27, 2022 -

If you want to improve your prepping skills before SHTF, learn how to forage for food so you don't starve if you are trapped and lost in the wilderness. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)

Here are five things you need to learn so you can forage for nutrient-dense food in different locations and situations.Learn about edible plants in your region

The safest and easiest way to forage for nutrient-dense food requires research. Use resources like libraries and the internet to ...

Stay fresh in the wilderness with natural alternatives to personal hygiene products

July 20, 2021 - acorns contain tannin, and if you boil them, you will obtain a breath freshener with the same results as the pine needle tea.

There are other plants you could use to keep your breath fresh. Parsley, dill, cardamom, anise seeds, cinnamon, basil, cloves, fennel and cilantro are great for this purpose.Keep your hair clean and free of parasites

Keeping your hair clean is mandatory in the wilderness because fleas, lice and other parasites will swarm your hair in ...

5 Tips for safely foraging nutrient-dense food

September 13, 2022 -

Knowing how to forage for wild edibles like berries and nuts will help you survive when you lose access to your trusty survival stockpile. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)

Here are five tips on how to forage safely for nutrient-dense food after disaster strikes.Look for the nearest source of water

Learn how to forage properly so you can identify wild edibles and spot poisonous plants. If you're not sure which plants are safe to eat, take hints from wild animals. These ...