You’re proud and secure in the fact you’ve stored weeks’ or even months’ worth of food for the inevitable collapse. But what happens if the grocery stores don’t reopen, and you’re living indefinitely off your own resources? There are some ...
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How To Live Off-Grid Without A Refrigerator
Maybe it’s an emergency situation, like a hurricane or thunder storm causing a long-term power outage. Or maybe it’s just personal preference – more and more people find themselves wanting to truly live the off-the-grid lifestyle. Whatever the reason, more ...
Read More »How To Make Butter At Home, Just Like Your Great-Grandparents Did
Back in the day, your great-grandparents grew their own fruits and vegetables, raised their own livestock, and made their own foods. One of the things that most everyone made in the kitchen was butter. The reason is simple: Most people ...
Read More »5 ‘Forgotten Foods’ Your Grandparents Ate That You Should, Too
It seems as though our grandparents and great-grandparents were overall much healthier, despite having lived off of a diet high in fat, meat and carbs. There is a lot of debate and varying opinions about why past generations seemed healthier. ...
Read More »14 Amazing (And Even Crazy) Uses For Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of the healthiest oils around and has hundreds of uses for our daily lives. It has multiple health benefits, and has been used in many countries as a daily part of a traditional diet and wellness ...
Read More »23 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Freeze
When I was a new mother, I remember an older, more experienced mom advising me to get a freezer. She assured me I would need one now that my husband and I had started our family. At the time, I ...
Read More »What You’ve Heard About Margarine Is Dead Wrong
Margarine may be touted as a heart-healthy choice, but research suggests the claims supporting the switch from butter are less than scientific. The Mayo Clinic – among other health authorities – encourages the consumption of margarine due to the cholesterol ...
Read More »5 Surprising Foods That Can Be Stored For Years
When it comes to preparedness, food should be one of our top priorities. Stockpiling food is an option, but many people worry about the shelf life of certain products. There are many foods out there that will last a long ...
Read More »5 All-Natural Recipe Substitutes For Unhealthy Processed Food
Eating healthy can be difficult — especially when a nutritious recipe calls for something unhealthy. With simple ingredient substitutions, however, recipes can be both healthy and savory. Try these easy ingredient swaps to reduce a recipe’s caloric content while retaining the ...
Read More »8 ‘Blacklisted’ Foods That Are Actually Good For You
Certain foods once deemed harmful by nutritionists have been found to provide essential nutrients to the diet, according to recent studies. From butter to chocolate, several “bad” foods offer an array of health benefits – within certain limitations. “What’s old ...
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