Homemade Juice for Blood Pressure

From the wonderful Lost Herbs website. If you’re looking to prevent or help reduce high blood pressure there are a number of natural remedies available. This homemade juice for blood pressure is a great way because you can include so many different ingredients and take them raw and naturally together. This homemade juice is easy to … Read more

Cambridge Students Vote for 100% Vegan Menu “To Help with Climate”

Students at the University of Cambridge have voted to support a transition to a solely vegan menu across its catering services.  The Plant-Based Universities campaign is a global initiative of students who are pushing for their universities and student unions to adopt fully plant-based catering, and has offshoots at more than 40 institutions. The Cambridge … Read more

Compound in Mushrooms Discovered To Magnify Memory by Boosting Nerve Growth

Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory. Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team had identified new active compounds from the mushroom, Hericium erinaceus. This type of edible mushroom, commonly known as the Lion’s Mane Mushroom, is … Read more

EU clears bugs for food

Earlier this month, the European Commission authorized the larval form of Alphitobius diaperionus (lesser mealworm) for human consumption. The Commission also gave the green light to have partially defatted powder of Acheta domesticus (house cricket) sold on the market as so-called “novel food.” The EU officially puts bugs on the menu @UnHerd https://t.co/9K822IRvUB— Robert W … Read more

SURVIVAL PREP: Grains & storage

There are several grain staples that can be stored for long periods of time when packaged properly. These are the perfect standby for emergency situations and contain all essential food groups as well as many elements, minerals and vitamins. Get them from local health food stores or buy online. Don’t forget, you’ll need a grinding … Read more

How Two Brothers Transformed an Abandoned Data Center into an Indoor Farm

A farm replacing a data center i — is that even possible?  This reversal of development trends happened in September, when Beanstalk Farms, opened at what was an abandoned data center in downtown Herndon, Virginia. USA. Beanstalk is no ordinary farm. Named after the “Jack and the Beanstalk” fairy tale the siblings’ mother read to them … Read more

EU Approves bugs for human consumption

Earlier this month, the European Commission authorized the larval form of Alphitobius diaperionus (lesser mealworm) for human consumption. The Commission also gave the green light to have partially defatted powder of Acheta domesticus (house cricket) sold on the market as so-called “novel food.” The EU officially puts bugs on the menu @UnHerd https://t.co/9K822IRvUB— Robert W … Read more