Dietary Wellness
Garden Dying? Sometimes We Have To Cut Our Losses
May 11th, 2010So the garden isn’t turning out the way you wanted it to. We all had dreamy thoughts of a plentiful harvest. Sometimes, things do not turn out the way we want them to. When that happens, sometimes it is best to cut your losses… literally, and start over and learn from the mistake. However, some of the vegetable plants can still provide you essential nutrients, you just have to look outside of the box.
5 Reasons Why There is Security in Seeds
April 23rd, 2010Seeds are an invaluable commodity and hold the key to long term sustainability, and survival in some cases. Here are 5 reasons why investing in these meager seeds can hold the power to sustained health.
Simply Sprouting
April 16th, 2010Sprouts are a delicious alternative to expensive bottles of vitamins which can lose their nutritional value as well as expire within a year of it being purchased. In fact, sprouts provide the highest amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes of any of food per unit of calorie.
The Amazing Cucumber – 13 Reasons Why Cucumbers Should Be In Every Garden
April 11th, 2010Cucumbers are one of the most beneficial and multipurpose vegetables around. The numerous ways one can use a cucumber range from natural cleaning alternatives to a natural hangover remedy. Here are 13 reasons why cucumbers should be a part of every garden.
Dehydrate Foods for Long Term Storage
March 31st, 2010For centuries, dehydrating food was seen as a survival necessity. This method of preserving food is seen by many as the safest, most affordable and best way to preserve flavors of foods. Dehydrating food for a long term food storage will provide a person with a cost effective yet optimum source of nutrition.
Securing Long Term Survival With Seeds
December 30th, 2009Seeds are an invaluable commodity and hold the key to long term sustainability, and survival in some cases. There are many theories floating around on the correct methods to store seeds for long term use. Knowing how to properly store seeds will ensure their viability for when they are needed the most.
Seeds are Alive
Seeds are [...]
Survival Food Series: Essential Trees, Bushes and Berries
December 18th, 2009In a homestead environment, a person wants the land to work for them as much as possible. Wildlife will play a large part as a food source if people are living this type of lifestyle. Venturing out to play the waiting game when hunting for food can be time consuming and at times, unsuccessful.
Positioning specific types of plants and trees [...]
Survival Food Series: Edible Weeds
December 2nd, 2009When food is scarce, chaos and fear begin to set in. Instead of panicking, step outside and go for a walk and more than likely, food will be right under your nose. In an article titled, “What To Do When There Is No Food,” it was discussed that Mother Nature provides food, a person just needs [...]
Survival Food Series: What To Eat When There Is No Food
November 29th, 2009What will you do if your family is starving and there is no food to be found? This fear is always in the back of our minds. The answer lies in nature. Nature has all that is needed to survive. Even if wild game, berries, and plants cannot be found, there are still edible choices to [...]
Prepping With Wheat Allergies
November 7th, 2009
Anyone with allergies know how degraded they feel after they have a flare up. Wheat allergies are among the top 8 food allergens that people suffer from in the United States. The allergy is mainly due to the gluten. Preppers with this allergy are looking at different sources to grains to get around this problem.
Wheat Alternatives
Most wheat alternatives [...]



