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Super-subs: Boost your energy with these coffee substitutes

June 14, 2023 -

Rooibos

Native to South Africa, rooibos means "red bush" in the Afrikaans language. This fruity and slightly sweet tea often sold in either loose-leaf or bag form only takes 10 minutes to steep in hot water.

Rooibos also boasts a lower tannin content compared to coffee and tea. While tannins possess antioxidant properties, they also inhibit the amount of iron a person can absorb.Chicory root

Chicory can be ground, roasted and brewed as it is similar to coffee in taste ...

Study reveals the power of COFFEE against COVID-19 infections

2 months ago -

The first study published in Cell & Bioscience last November found that drinking approximately one to two cups of coffee daily is enough to inhibit COVID-19 infections caused by different strains of SARS-CoV-2. In particular, it found that the consumption of coffee addressed infections caused by the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and its subsequent variants – the B117 alpha strain, the B16172 delta strain and the B11529 omicron strain.

The study authors from Taiwan examined ...

Coffee nap: The brain benefits of combining caffeine with sleep

July 19, 2023 -

What's in a cup of joe

Coffee is the most abundant source of caffeine in the human diet. Caffeine is a bitter-tasting chemical that's naturally found in more than 60 different plants, and it's what gives coffee its stimulant effects.

One cup of coffee contains 95 to 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, and it's enough to increase your alertness, improve your focus and make you feel energized. Caffeine reaches its peak levels in your blood one hour after drinking coffee, and ...

Banker claims COFFEE is bad for the climate at WEF annual meeting

January 25, 2024 -

Huber Keller, senior managing partner at the Geneva-based Bank Lombard Odier & Co., put forward this argument on Jan. 17, during a panel discussion titled "Putting a Price on Nature." Aside from Keller, other speakers at the discussion included Ronald Hovsepian of the Boston-based agrotech firm Indigo Ag and Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva.

The banker explained to the other speakers and the rest of the audience why people enjoying a cup of joe is bad for the ...

Drinking coffee can help reduce your risk of depression, according to studies

August 14, 2023 -

Coffee consumption protects against depression

Many of the beneficial effects of coffee are directly linked to caffeine, the bitter-tasting chemical that's naturally present in coffee beans. Because caffeine also occurs in more than 60 plants, such as tea leaves, guarana and cacao, and is added to a wide variety of food products, people often forget the fact that it is actually a psychoactive drug.

Caffeine is a natural stimulant that affects the central nervous system ...

STUDY: Compound in coffee and tea can prevent liver cancer cells from spreading

September 15, 2023 -

For example, plants naturally produce ascorbic acid – also known as vitamin C – because it plays an important role in photosynthesis and is needed for controlling plant cell growth. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans that supports immune function and helps maintain healthy skin, bones, cartilage and blood vessels.

Plants also produce flavonoids as part of their defense mechanism against environmental stressors. When consumed, these phenolic compounds act ...

Coffee and other natural remedies that can help you recover from a hangover

July 10, 2023 -

Here are some of the symptoms of a hangover:

Fortunately, there's something readily available that can help you recover from a hangover: coffee. But there's more to it that you need to know.Benefits of drinking coffee after a hangover

Coffee is a popular hangover remedy because it contains caffeine, a stimulant that can help with some hangover symptoms. If you need a remedy for hangover fatigue, drink a cup of coffee so ...

FOOD CRISIS BREWING: Robusta coffee bean prices hit 12-year record high amid El Nino threat

May 29, 2023 -

While many coffee lovers prefer the high-quality arabica beans sold in cafes, Robusta is normally more budget-friendly because the tree is hardier and requires less care, making it easier to produce in large quantities. The said variety is often used in instant coffee, espressos and ground blends sold at supermarkets, which have experienced a comeback as cash-strapped consumers seek alternatives.

"An emerging El Nino weather pattern will curb output from top supplier Vietnam, ...

Must-have kitchen items for preppers and survivalists

May 17, 2023 -

Butter churn

There are essentially three types of butter churns: dash churn, barrel churn and paddle churn. (Related: Prepper must-haves: 25 non-electric kitchen items for your homestead.)

Cast iron/stainless steel cookware

If you are cooking over a wood stove of any kind, you need durable stainless steel or cast iron cookware. Aluminum tends to warp on wood cook stoves.

Black cast iron pans heat evenly, hold the heat for a long time and do not warp....

How to make homemade pepper spray for self-protection

May 15, 2023 - coffee filter or cheesecloth over the top. Once the filter is in place, gently pour the mixture through the filter and into a storage container. Seal tightly.Store your pepper spray at room temperature

Pour the mixture into a spray bottle as needed. Pepper spray is a volatile substance so you need to make sure it's stored in a temperate area away from heat.

Keep your pepper spray locked away in a cupboard or climate-controlled storage room when you're not using ...

SHTF bartering must-haves: 13 Things that will be in demand after an EMP attack

May 25, 2023 -

Such an attack could destroy most of your electronics and also take out the electrical grid. Because countries like the U.S. use electricity for almost everything, you can expect society, the infrastructure and the supply chain to come to a shocking halt after an EMP attack.

If you're worried about where you're going to get more survival supplies after such a disaster, you should start stocking up on supplies that can also be used for bartering after SHTF. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite....

NUCLEAR FALLOUT EXCLUSIVE: We tested 28 water filters in the lab for their ability to remove CESIUM… and these six outperformed all the rest

June 15, 2023 -

Cesium is highly radiotoxic. Once cesium-137 is incorporated into your body's cells -- typically introduced through food or water -- it is nearly impossible to eliminate. The radioisotope continues to emit radiation from inside your body -- at point blank range -- with devastating results for chromosomal destruction, tissue degradation and cancer.

Because of the dangers of cesium-137, it is critical to understand how to remove cesium from water using simple, low-tech, low-cost ...

HRS solutions: Must-have survival drinks for your pantry

a month ago -

When you become a prepper, one of your main goals is to ensure that your family has enough supplies to get through a long-term emergency scenario, like a power outage that lasts several days or weeks or a global pandemic that disrupts normal life.

This means stocking up on food with a long shelf life, like grains and canned goods.

Your survival stockpile should also include enough water for cleaning, cooking and drinking, along with beverages like coffee, coconut water ...

HRS SOLUTIONS: Stock up on organic non-fat milk powder, a long-lasting source of essential nutrients

a month ago - Before disaster strikes, you need to make sure that your survival pantry or stockpile includes a variety of emergency drinks. (h/t to SurvivalFrog.com)Stay hydrated with these emergency beverages

Aside from supporting proper hydration, your emergency drink should also be able to provide you with energy, nutrients and comfort when things go south.

Some beverages, like organic non-fat milk powder or drink mixes, can also be used for bartering in a long-term survival ...

Survival beverages that are a must for your pantry

February 19, 2024 -

Water

To stay hydrated and maintain oral and personal hygiene during emergencies, water is the first survival beverage that comes to mind. Determine basic water needs by listing each household member's daily water requirement (including pets) – to stay hydrated and do oral and personal hygiene.

Add supplemental water requirements to cook food, wash clothes and other personal items, clean the home, water the garden plants and so on.

Learn about the best emergency ...

British government official warns businesses to STOP GOING WOKE

September 01, 2023 -

British Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen issued this warning during an interview with the London-based think tank Bright Blue. His remarks came at the heels of American beer brand Bud Light's parent company Anheuser-Busch suffering the effects of a boycott because of the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

"I'm uncomfortable, instinctively, to see big businesses appropriating the views of their customers to make a political point," ...

RECYCLE: What to do with expired items that are still good

September 25, 2023 -

Trust your senses of sight and smell. If the color or texture has dramatically changed or if it smells bad or different from how it used to smell, go ahead and throw it in your compost pile.

Here are some useful tips for putting expired foods and items to good use.Mayonnaise

Shine stainless steel. Use your old mayonnaise to buff stainless steel appliances until fingerprints, marks and smudges are gone and the shine is restored.

Squeaky hinges. At the ...

Twelve things you can do right now to be more resilient against collapse, famine and nuclear war

June 20, 2023 -

Resiliency means "anti-fragile," and in the context of survival, being resilient means being able to bounce back from losses or mistakes because you have redundancies and alternative plans at the ready. Redundancy is a key concept in resiliency planning, and in the twelve steps outlined below, you'll notice a lot of them focus on resiliency.

If you follow the steps outlined below, you will be hard to kill. You'll be difficult to starve out, difficult to bankrupt, difficult ...

Must-have items for sheltering in the wilderness

16 days ago -

Cutting tools

Choose your survival knives based on tasks they must be able to perform – i.e., building and repair, self-defense, hunting, cooking or wood processing – not just their features. This also applies to axes, multi-tools, saws, shovels and other survival gear. 

A good survival knife has to be thin enough to carve well but strong enough to baton with. It also needs to be comfortable in your hand and must have a full-tang blade about four to six inches long. The handle ...

Prepping for collapse, famine and nuclear war: 12 Tips that will help you be more resilient when SHTF

June 28, 2023 -

These events may seem daunting, but preparing before SHTF should help you get your supplies ready in case you are one day forced to deal with a long-term survival scenario.

Below are 12 tips to help you get ready for societal collapse, famine and nuclear war. (h/t to SHTFPlan.com)Get some of your assets out of the fiat currency system

The fiat system, which is a rigged, debt-based monetary slave system, will crumble when disaster strikes.

Learn how to efficiently ...