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At least 90% of processed foods, including many organic items, now contain mind-numbing, obesity-inducing CANOLA OIL

June 22, 2023 -

Most of the world's canola oil comes from one of two species of oilseed rape, either Brassica rapa or Brassica napus. In fact, plant-based canola oil is approved by the EPA for insect pest control. It kills flies, beetles and their larvae, caterpillars, stinkbugs, moths, mites, mildew, and over the long-term, it kills humans.

Big Food corporations love to use food processors to mix canola oil into foods to preserve them, giving them a longer shelf life, especially pre-made ...

Sprouts: Your perfect emergency preparedness food choice

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For a newbie prepper, deciding which food items to stock up on can be overwhelming. If you're not sure where to start, focus on stockpile staples like canned food, dried foods and nutritious items like sprout powders.

Starting your prepper stockpile before SHTF ensures that your family has access to shelf-stable, nutritious food when things go south and you can't buy things at the grocery store. (h/t to WeLovePrepping.com)Tips for starting your prepping stockpile

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CLEAN FOOD WATCH: 6 Foods that are likely to be contaminated with heavy metals

August 23, 2023 -

The move comes nearly two years after a shocking Congressional report found that baby food products from seven different companies contained significant levels of toxic metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.

In the study, researchers found that infants 6 to 24 months and 24 to 60 months old are the most highly exposed to cadmium in common foodstuffs. The levels of cadmium in these products exceed the maximum tolerable intake level set by the Agency for Toxic ...

Miracle food: Are you eating enough cruciferous vegetables?

February 28, 2019 -

Cruciferous vegetables belong to the Brassica family and include some well-known favorites like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. Some other notable Brassica family members are bok choy, mustard greens, horseradish, collard greens, kohlrabi, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, watercress and arugula.

One thing that makes this family of vegetables special is the presence of the phytochemical sulforaphane. As Green Med Info explains, "Sulforaphane is ...

Natural chemicals produced by vegetables like kale and broccoli help maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer

November 18, 2018 -

While there is a genetic component to colon cancer that you can’t really get around, there is still plenty within your control. Regular screening remains crucial to catch cancer that has already developed, but when it comes to keeping it from occurring in the first place, diet can have a big impact.

You might have heard that consuming fiber is important, but now there’s something else you can add to that list: vegetables from the Brassica genus like kale, cabbage and ...

Researchers “shed light” on plants’ circadian clocks: Findings could be used to improve future crops

February 27, 2020 -

First discovered in 1729 by French geophysicist and chronobiologist Jean-Jacques d'Ortous de Mairan after measuring leaf-movement rhythms in mimosas, plant circadian rhythms have been found to regulate biological processes such as photosynthesis, defense against pests, mineral uptake, flowering and water regulation, as well as metabolism and nitrogen fixing.

Now, recent research at the Earlham Institute may hold the key to steering plant circadian rhythms to another ...

New study confirms broccoli to be extremely effective at battling liver cancer

February 17, 2019 -

It’s an important finding as obesity – which has been linked to liver cancer – is skyrocketing in the U.S., due largely to the poor American diet. This unhealthy way of eating sees more sugar and saturated fat stored in the liver and converted to body fat, placing people at risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which leads to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Obesity places men at a five times higher likelihood of developing this deadly cancer.

Although it has already ...

Study: Broccoli and kale microgreens are nutritious superfoods, but their phytonutrient levels vary depending on growth conditions

March 09, 2023 -

But despite their "superfood" label, the levels of healthful compounds like phytonutrients in most varieties of microgreens are unknown. To address this, scientists conducted a study about these small but nutrient-rich superfoods.

Their findings show that kale and broccoli microgreens grown on either windowsills or under commercial growing conditions are full of phytonutrients, but the levels of some compounds may vary "considerably" between the two different environments....

Mighty microgreens: young vegetables found to be full of minerals

September 05, 2018 -

“Microgreens are an emerging class of specialty fresh produce that has gained popularity with chefs and consumers in recent years and could have a positive impact in the diet.” Food technologist Yaguang (Sunny) Luo has said to AgResearchMag.com.

Luo and a team of scientists have studied the mineral content of 30 different microgreens at the Food Quality Laboratory in Beltsville, Md. The team collaborated with Eton Codling, an Adaptive Cropping Systems agronomist, and ...

Does stir-frying veggies destroy their nutrition? Not according to the latest scientific analysis

March 07, 2018 -

"It will destroy the healthy ingredients in vegetables that keep you strong," she cautioned.

So you dutifully ate boiled or non-fried food, even if it meant enduring its bland taste.

Now that stir-fried food -- the kind cooked in small amounts of hot oil -- are becoming more popular, not only in China, where it is a way of life, but in other parts of the world, the question about nutrition has become a greater cause of concern.

A recent experimental study ...

The endless health benefits of broccoli

April 12, 2018 -

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea, Brassicaceae) is a relative of wild cabbage. In particular, the northern and western coasts of the Mediterranean sea have been abundant in wild cabbages for thousands of years. During this time, different variations appeared, including Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, and – of course – broccoli.

It's easy to recognize broccoli: It has a thick stalk and densely-packed flower heads, resembling little trees – which are all ...

Cancer-fighting cauliflower is having its moment in the spotlight as the new kale

October 07, 2018 -

"It's very low in calories, so it's a great food for weight loss. It can easily be incorporated into many deliciously tempting dishes to seduce you to eat more nutrients and less of the heavy stuff. It can seamlessly stand in for heavier foods like mashed potatoes and rice - and for just a fraction of the calories," the Nutrition Twins (Tammy and Lyssie Lakatos) also quoted in DailyMail.co.uk.

According to the University of Arizona, cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous ...

Robot with advanced cyber-hand put to work harvesting cauliflower for the EU

April 18, 2018 -

That was likely the source of inspiration for a group of researchers working out of the University of Plymouth, which has just successfully developed a robotic helper that could help them perform the job with little to no effort. It is said that the scientists in charge of the project were looking for something that was capable of taking on Britain's brassica crop, and that they tried to mimic the human hand to serve as its basis.

The result is a robotic arm called the ...

Analysis of broccoli florets reveals what phytochemicals are present in young and mature broccoli

October 12, 2020 -

In a recent study, South Korean researchers investigated the changes in GSL concentration, total phenolic and flavonoid content and antioxidant activities that occur during the development of broccoli florets grown in open field conditions. Previous studies have found that all of these are influenced by various factors, such as plant genotype, growing season, plant parts, fertilization levels, temperature and irrigation, postharvest storage conditions, developmental stages ...

From heart health to cancer prevention: 6 Science-backed health benefits of cauliflower

November 14, 2019 -

Cauliflower is an example of a vegetable that kids tend to avoid, but it is an incredibly nutritious and versatile vegetable that can support overall health -- for kids and adults. Here's what you need to know about cauliflower and its health benefits.A "flower" like no other

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) is a cruciferous vegetable from the Brassicaceae family, which includes other vegetables like collard greens, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, and broccoli. This puffy ...

Broccoli is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat

October 23, 2018 -

Broccoli is one of the many vegetables in the Brassica family. Also called cruciferous vegetables for the cross-like shape of their flowers, these plants include the likes of cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, and Brussels sprouts.

Cruciferous vegetables are one of the most widely grown and consumed food crops around the world. They have high amounts of vitamin C, which helps protect against infectious disease, as well as soluble fiber that cleanses the gut.

These ...

Natural fertilizers are better than chemical ones at preventing crop disease

September 13, 2018 -

Charcoal rot is a widespread disease in the U.S., affecting at least 500 species of plants – including important crops such as peanuts, soybeans, and corn. In peanuts, the condition can lead to seed and seedling rot, wilting, root and stem rots, leaf spots, and rotting of immature pods. Charcoal rot in soybeans results in the early maturation of the plant, chlorosis (a loss in the green colors in leaves), and incomplete pod filling. In corn, the disease means stalk rot.

While ...

Here are the best naturally detoxifying foods you can eat every day

August 06, 2018 -

The first is sauerkraut, the fermented cabbage you usually add to your hot dogs. Like all fermented foods, it contains probiotics that are good for your gut. These beneficial bacteria can bind themselves to heavy metals like cadmium and lead so that the toxic substances can be eliminated.

As little as a quarter cup of sauerkraut every day will be enough to boost your gut health. If you don't like cabbage, try other fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, and unsweetened yogurt ...

One of the most nutritious green leafy vegetables, spinach is versatile and easy to incorporate into your diet

June 26, 2018 -

Native to southwest Asia (in the area of present-day Iran), spinach is now cultivated around the globe in temperate climate zones. California is the biggest spinach producer in the U.S., followed by Arizona and New Jersey. The annual per capita consumption of spinach in the U.S. in 2014 was at least 1.7 pounds.The health benefits of spinach

One of the most nutritious leafy vegetables, spinach is second only to kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) in total carotenoid ...

Qantas biofuel-powered airliner required 150 acres of farm land to grow the fuel for a single flight

February 18, 2018 -

That is, the use of biofuels, such as the blended fuel type derived from brassica carinata that powered the Qantas QF96 flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, requires an entirely different set of materials and methods to produce. Qantas may be planning to have regular biofuel-based flights by 2020, but some people think that this is a horrible idea.

Last year, an analysis spearheaded by the organizations BirdLife and Transport and Environment called for an end to the ...