(Natural News) Homesteaders and preppers alike must always aim for self-sufficiency. One of the best ways to achieve this is to grow organic food at home, supplemented by local sources within a few miles. Stocking up on food supplies is well and good, but they will run out eventually. Thus, a homesteader or prepper must stockpile […]

(Natural News) Everyone should aim to attain self-sufficiency, especially when it comes to food. Planting a garden at your home is one of the best ways to start down the road toward food independence. Residents of suburban areas may start by turning their front yard and backyard into vegetable gardens. Combine square foot gardening and […]

(Natural News) Many environmental factors cause or accelerate the spoilage of food, but among them, microbial growth remains the primary focus of many studies. Microorganisms like bacteria can cause sickness and food poisoning when ingested, and while artificial preservatives can delay their growth, these chemicals can also cause harm to human health. In a recent study […]

(Natural News) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a widely known medicinal herb and fragrant spice. Its leaves have antioxidant properties and are the only accepted food antioxidants in Europe today. Because of their application, the extraction of antioxidant compounds known as polyphenols from rosemary leaves is important not only for the food industry, but also for research […]

(Natural News) At least one-third of all the food produced in the world is thrown away for different reasons, and this food waste amounts to a whopping 1.3 billion tons annually. If you want to help minimize food waste in your own home, make small changes such as storing food properly and cleaning out your fridge regularly. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Henan University of Science and Technology studied the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of rosemary (RO) and cloves (CL) using raw chicken meat. The results of their study were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. To determine the antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of RO, CL, and their combination, researchers tested them on raw chicken […]

(Natural News) Fresh strawberries are delicious and nutritious. Whether you buy organic strawberries or harvest them from your garden, one problem you usually face is how to extend their shelf life. According to Harold McGee, the author of “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen,” strawberries only last on the shelf for […]

(Natural News) Essential oils are commonly used for aromatherapy and pain relief, but due to their wealth of active components, they can also be used for other things. Studies reveal that essential oils are also potent food preservatives. Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium further explored their potential, particularly in the preservation of bread from fungal spoilage. Their […]

(Natural News) The role of antioxidants is not just restricted to your body, it extends to the food that you eat. Just as they protect your cells from oxidative damage, antioxidants also protect food from spoilage caused by oxidation. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Abant Izzet Baysal University in Turkey investigated the possible application of olive […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Abant Izzet Baysal University in Turkey investigated the effects of olive mill wastewater (OMW) and olive pomace (OP) extracts (1 and 2 mg/g), lecithin (L, 1-5 mg/g), and ascorbyl palmitate (AP, 0.2 mg/g) on the oxidative stability of refined sunflower oil (SFO) and its purified triacylglycerols (TAGs) under […]