A truly underrated preparedness item, coconut oil not only offers promising health benefits, but it can also be utilized in a number of survival applications. Here are a few ways you can use coconut oil, either in your daily life or when SHTF. (h/t to FoodStorageMoms.com) It can be used for cooking and baking Because it has saturated fats that ...

Industrial seed and vegetable oils are harmful to your health, and these products are long entrenched in the market. However, there are substitutes you can use to replace these harmful oils in your cooking. But how exactly do industrial seed and vegetable oils undermine your health? According to a study published in the journal Open Heart, the linoleic acid in ...

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a low-calorie vegetable with long, fibrous stalks that you can eat raw or cooked. Despite its high water content, celery packs a nutritious punch and provides potent antioxidants that give it two remarkable health-supporting properties. According to animal and human studies, eating celery can help lower your blood pressure naturally and also fight different types of ...

Studies have shown that beets offer many benefits, such as promoting heart health. Data has also revealed that the nutritious root vegetable contains natural plant pigments and phytochemicals that have science-backed abilities to sustain and boost the health and function of several body systems. Additionally, a recent study found that unique compounds in beets can help fight oxidative stress and inflammation. Researchers also reported ...

If you are looking for a healthy, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, look no further than sweet potato flour. Sweet potato flour is made from dried or dehydrated sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) tubers, which are then finely ground. It has a a slightly sweet taste that complements many cuisines. Its low protein content makes it more suitable for tender baking ...

Conventional medications have proven to be effective but unsafe even for short-term use. Because many commonly used medicines cause adverse effects that significantly impact quality of life, more and more people are opting for natural remedies that do the job credibly without serious repercussions on one’s health. Here is an example of a natural remedy that can be of great help ...

The fragrant aroma of some Chinese dishes comes from sesame oil, which comes from the seeds of the sesame plant (Sesamum indicum). But aside from infusing a delicious scent to food, sesame oil can also provide health benefits – in this case, promoting healthy bones for post-menopausal women. Researchers from Taiwan analyzed this possibility in an animal study published in Scientific Reports. They ...

Kaempferia parviflora, commonly known as Thai black ginger or Thai ginseng, is a medicinal plant that belongs to the ginger family. Native to Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo and the Sumatra island in Indonesia, the rhizome of this herbaceous plant has been used as folk medicine for thousands of years. The Hmong hill tribe, one of the largest ethnic groups in Northern Thailand, believes ...

Most people associate cranberries with Thanksgiving, but there are lots of good reasons to eat cranberries year-round. Perfect as a snack or a main dish, cranberries are a nutrient powerhouse. With just 50 calories and four grams of sugar per cup, cranberries are low in calories and sugar, especially when compared to other fruits. Cranberries have also been linked to a ...

Honey is a naturally available product and the only concentrated sweetener that has been used as a treatment for disease for centuries – even before people became knowledgeable about the causes of infection. The medicinal importance of honey is documented in the world’s oldest medical literature. It is known for its potent antimicrobial properties. Inherent characteristics of antibacterial honey According to ...