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06/03/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Food storage tips: How to dehydrate honey
Honey is one of Mother Nature’s most versatile gifts to mankind. Used for various applications since ancient times, honey has now become a pantry staple in many kitchens around the world. Thanks to its natural sweetness and nutritional value, pure, unprocessed (raw) honey is considered one of the healthiest sugar substitutes in the human diet. Honey […]
05/30/2024
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By HRS Editors
Mastering food preservation: A quick guide to air-drying fruits
Dehydrating fruits is a great way to preserve food that you grow in your home garden. This method is also a healthy way to make tasty fruit snacks for your family. However, this method can still be used even if you don’t have a dehydrator. (h/t to MyRecipes.com) You can either dehydrate fruits and other kinds […]
04/30/2024
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By HRS Editors
HIDDEN DANGER: Beware of arsenic contamination in rice
One of the world’s healthiest grains, brown rice is a popular staple food enjoyed in various cultures all across the globe. It is an excellent source of nutrients, such as dietary fiber, magnesium, manganese and selenium. But despite its status as a healthy superfood, brown rice hides an invisible danger. Most conventional rice products available on […]
04/26/2024
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By HRS Editors
Powdered cheese: A versatile, shelf-stable food to add to your survival stockpile
It can sometimes be difficult to find versatile, long-lasting foods for your survival stockpile. If you’re looking for more ingredients for your stockpile, consider getting powdered cheese, a nutritious and delicious item with many culinary uses. (h/t to WeLovePrepping.com) Powdered cheese, or dehydrated cheese powder, is made by dehydrating regular cheese to remove the moisture. This process helps […]
04/25/2024
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By HRS Editors
Why freeze-drying is the best food preservation method
Freeze-drying (lyophilization) is a food preservation process where food is quickly frozen. Next, the ice turns into water vapor and is removed by placing the frozen food in a vacuum, resulting in a dehydrated product. If you want to freeze-dry food at home, you will need special equipment. To save time and money, you can […]
04/24/2024
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By HRS Editors
10 Compelling reasons to steer clear of gluten
Often found in wheat, rye, barley and a variety of other related grain products, gluten is a collective term for a variety of proteins, specifically prolamins. Since these gluten proteins are highly elastic, grains that contain gluten are very suitable for baking. However, for many people, a diet containing gluten can negatively impact their overall […]
04/19/2024
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By HRS Editors
Avoid harmful chemicals like glyphosate in food by ALWAYS choosing ORGANIC
The uninformed shopper or non-prepper might not know that many food products are often contaminated with glyphosate, a potentially dangerous chemical found in certain weed killers used by farmers in the U.S. 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 […]
04/17/2024
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By HRS Editors
DARK SECRETS: Your dark chocolate may contain lead and cadmium
For people with a sweet tooth who are worried about their sugar intake, dark chocolate may seem like a healthier alternative to other sugary treats like cookies or milk chocolate. After all, many studies have suggested that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help boost overall well-being. Additionally, dark chocolate contains relatively low […]
04/12/2024
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By HRS Editors
Avoid toxic contaminants like microplastics in salt by switching to Pink Himalayan Salt
When cooking, you normally use salt to season your food without worrying about where it came from. However, as a prepper, you need to make sure that the salt you use at home and keep in your pantry is always tested for heavy metals and free of various contaminants like microplastics. (h/t to Earth.com) Study […]
04/11/2024
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By HRS Editors
Your favorite brands of spices may be tainted with toxic metals
Many home cooks often use a variety of herbs and spices to prepare various meals. However, recent reports have revealed that several popular brands of spices are contaminated with heavy metals like lead, which are often linked to adverse side effects. Data has revealed that there are elevated levels of lead in six brands of […]
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