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CDC issues food safety alert over recalled fruits linked to LISTERIA outbreak

November 25, 2023 -

According to the Nov. 23 CDC alert, three fruits sold by HMC Farms – peaches, nectarines and plums – may be contaminated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in late October that samples of the fruits it obtained from HMC Farms tested positive for the pathogen.

The aforementioned fruits were sold in stores nationwide between May 1 and Nov. 15 in 2022 and 2023. One person has died so far, and nearly a dozen people ...

Study: Citrus fruits can help you maintain healthy cognitive function as you age

December 11, 2023 -

Older adults, in particular, can get considerable benefits from eating fruits every day. Decades of research show that consuming citrus fruits like lemon, orange, grapefruit and the like, can help the elderly maintain their cognitive abilities. It is a well-established fact that cognitive functions naturally decline as people age. But scientific evidence suggests that eating citrus fruits could help slow down this natural process and keep older adults mentally sharp.Citrus ...

Yes, APPLES do keep the doctor away: Here are some benefits of this wonder fruit

June 09, 2023 -

Older people often need to visit doctors given their more delicate health. However, a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) pointed out that frequent consumption of apples lowers the risk of becoming weaker in advanced age. In particular, frailty affects 10 percent of adults over the age of 65.

The researchers looked at the diets and frailty status of 1,701 participants for a period of 12 years. They noticed that 13.2 percent of participants ...

Peaches, plums from HMC Farms recalled from grocery shelves due to listeria outbreak

November 26, 2023 -

In a statement, a spokesperson for HMC Farms announced that the company issued a voluntary recall of the fruits on November 17, citing the potential for them to be contaminated with listeria.

More than 10 batches of the farm's fruit were collected from states like Colorado, California, and Florida in recent days. Other states where people have been sickened or killed by the tainted fruits include Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Kansas.

The affected fruit batches ...

Michael Yon: Chinese Communist Party an ULTRA-RACIST cult seeking to RULE THE WORLD

October 25, 2023 -

Yon, a veteran writer and photographer, said the CCP believes that every person with Chinese genes falls under its dominion. These include Cantonese-speaking Chinese individuals who have lived in other countries for a long time and have never been to the mainland.

"The CCP claims, 'Hey, you're our blood; you fall under our law.' [It's] the same thing all over the world – Chinese communities, people who will never go to China, their grandparents who never went to China," ...

Essential survival fuel: Freeze-dried organic kale packed with nutrients

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However, having food on hand is crucial to your survival plan. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com)

If you have a home garden, you can save money by preserving excess crops so you have access to fruits and vegetables year-round. Home canning and food drying/dehydration are two great methods of food preservation. But if you don't have the time or extra space to process food at home, you can also make things easier for yourself by purchasing freeze-dried products like berries or kale....

Protect your skin from the inside out by eating nutritious superfoods

June 16, 2023 -

If you're one of those worried about overexposure or skin cancer, you can eat superfoods that can help support healthy skin, such as berries and nuts. In addition to using natural and organic sunscreen, these dietary choices can help boost your natural defense against harmful sun exposure.

Consuming the right foods will also help protect your skin against the sun's ultraviolet rays, in a way protecting your body from the inside out. Studies have shed light on the protective ...

Indian people are starving, but the government wants to use food as fuel instead of feeding the masses

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The country had originally set a target for reaching 20% ethanol blending for 2030, but they recently pushed it forward to 2025. The ethanol they use for fuel is derived as a byproduct during the process of obtaining sugar from sugarcane.

Right now, a tenth of the petrol in India is biofuel blended with ethanol from sugarcane, and the practice of ethanol blending has risen eightfold during the last decade. India currently relies on imports to meet its energy needs, importing ...

The health benefits of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant found in colorful superfoods

January 29, 2024 -

Antioxidants are naturally occurring compounds that help fight inflammation. They do so by neutralizing free radicals that can trigger oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can cause irreparable damage to your cells and their components, and this damage is often the root cause of many chronic conditions.

Because of the protective benefits of antioxidants, including plenty of plant-based foods in your diet is crucial for your health. One of the most abundant antioxidants ...

Studies show antioxidant-rich foods can help reduce risk of skin cancer

May 24, 2023 -

But just as poor diet can raise your likelihood of developing cancer, a healthy diet can help save you from this deadly disease. As reported by the Skin Cancer Foundation, there is growing evidence that eating foods rich in certain nutrients and plant compounds may help prevent skin cancer.Facts about skin cancer

The main cause of skin cancer is excessive exposure to sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, as well as from sunlamps and tanning beds, are known to damage DNA, ...

How to make your own LIQUID SOAP without harmful chemicals

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But have you ever purchased bath soap from big box stores, only to find out they smell weird when you sweat or totally dried your skin after using it? This is because commercial soaps contain fragrances and big soap manufacturers have tried to train us that "clean" has a smell.

The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) lists 3,059 materials that are reported as being used in fragrance compounds – and these compounds are often included in store-bought soaps. Some of these ...

Excessive consumption of BAD CARBS increases risk of CANCER

October 10, 2023 -

Refined carbs

Refined carbs include bagels, bread and tortillas containing white flour (made from refined grains), breakfast cereals, pastries, pizza, rice cakes, waffles and white rice. They lack fiber and nutritional value.

The body uses refined carbs more quickly to create a short burst of energy. Once that burst is over, the body is prompted to eat more – resulting in higher caloric consumption that can contribute to weight gain or obesity, which then increases your ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine treats sickness by restoring an individual’s life force energy

June 09, 2023 -

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uses six external pathogenic influences --  wind, cold, heat, dryness, dampness, and summer heat to determine and support health. By understanding these environmental influences, TCM practitioners can determine what is hindering an individual’s qi, or life force energy. This allows the practitioner to make an intuitive diagnosis and come up with a holistic treatment plan that considers temperature for establishing equilibrium in the body. A ...

Avoid harmful chemicals like glyphosate in food by ALWAYS choosing ORGANIC

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This means that as a prepper, you should be careful when buying groceries for your family to protect them from this toxic chemical. Knowing more about glyphosate also ensures that your survival stockpile only contains foods that are free from contamination, such as organic fruits and vegetables. (h/t to ConsumerNotice.org)

Glyphosate is a chemical used in certain weed killers sprayed by farmers throughout the country. Alarming estimates suggest that more than 80 percent of ...

Unlabeled GMO salad greens coming to a grocery store near you

June 12, 2023 -

CRISPR, which stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat, was used to edit the DNA of mustard greens, removing a key gene that gives them their pungent flavor.

Set to first be rolled out at restaurants in the St. Louis and Springfield areas of Missouri, as well as in Massachusetts and the Minneapolis – St. Paul area, Conscious Greens Purple Power Baby Greens Blend will eventually be sold at grocery stores all across the United States, starting with ...

Food freedom: Gardening options for self-sufficient preppers

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According to Survivopedia, gardening can be adapted to nearly any available space – whether you have a rural property with sprawling plots of land or a tiny apartment with just a windowsill and no backyard.Vertical gardening

You can make the most of limited space, such as balconies, patios or small gardens, by growing plants – including flowers, herbs and vegetables – vertically. With the right setup and care, vertical gardens can help create privacy screens, reduce the risk ...

Carbon credits, as pushed by Elon Musk, could stop people from growing their own food

February 20, 2024 -

New research out of the University of Michigan alleges that home-grown food, as opposed to store-bought industrial food, produces five times more carbon emissions. It concludes by basically warning that private gardens are a threat to the environment.

Billionaire electric vehicle (EV) guru Elon Musk, by the way, is pushing this same kind of nonsense. In a February 3 post to X, Musk wrote that "The only action needed to solve climate change is is [sic] a carbon tax" ...

Cleaning the cleaners: Herbs that help maintain healthy kidneys

May 31, 2023 -

Bearberry

Both the leaves and fruits of the bearberry plant are known for their benefits for the kidneys. The leaves of the bearberry plant contain several natural antibacterial agents, including arbutin, methylarbutin and tannins. These substances have been found to be effective in treating inflammation of the urinary tract, urinary bladder and renal pelvis, as well as kidney stones.

Bearberry fruits contain substantial amounts of beneficial compounds, including antioxidants ...

Prevent urinary tract infections naturally with this antioxidant-rich superfood

August 07, 2023 -

Like their close cousin the blueberry, cranberries are considered "false berries" owing to the fact that they grow beneath flowers instead of from the flowers themselves. True berries, according to the traditional botanical definition, are seedy fruits that grow from a flower with a single ovary.

Despite not being true berries, both blueberries and cranberries are unbelievably nutritious and have been found to offer several health benefits. One of the most extensively ...

Fruit of known invasive weed found to boost collagen production, prevent skin aging

May 03, 2023 -

Cocklebur commonly grows in backyards in the United States. According to the study, the weed's spiky fruit could not only help reduce damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays, but it could also help wounds heal faster.

The researchers presented their findings at the annual meeting of the American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology in Seattle.Cocklebur fruit extracts found to boost collagen production

The research team reported that extracts of the fruit ...