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[…]spread or veggie dip. Because the dandelion greens have a slight bite, the toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon juice and parmesan are vital to bring balance. Here is how you make it. 3. Tempura Blossoms Fried dandelion flowers, first dipped in seasoned batter, make a tasty, attractive and novel snack or side dish. By removing all the bitter green parts, you’re left with the mild-tasting and faintly sweet blossoms. Follow this recipe here. 4. Herbal Vinegar Enjoy increased wellbeing by using this herbal vinegar on salads, in dressings, soups, stews and sauces or by simply mixing with water and drinking as a revitalizing […]
[…]mutations and what their health consequences might be. Furthermore, although cottonseed oil has been used for culinary purposes for many years, whole cottonseeds have never been an integral part of the human diet due to their gossypol content. Thus it is not known whether the GM cottonseeds will actually be safe to eat, even if gossypol levels have been reduced to a presumed safe level. Individuals may still experience adverse reactions (e.g. allergies) to other components still present in the seeds. In addition, unpredictable alterations to the cotton plant’s biochemistry, arising from the mutagenic effects of the GM transformation process […]
[…]For Transplant Anyone who received unsolicited seeds in the mail is asked to contact the GDA Seed Lab at 229-386-3145 or email SeedLab@agr.georgia.gov Mysterious seeds are not just showing up in Georgia. The New York Times reports that officials in at least 27 states are urging residents to report any unsolicited packages of seeds that appear to have been sent from China, warning that they might be invasive or otherwise harmful. RELATED STORY: NBC: Harvard’s Chemistry Chair Charged with Lying About China Contract The U.S. Agriculture Department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has been notified about the seed packages, […]
[…]need to dye them, which is one of the reasons the practice is dying out. Bonus Facts: Unlike many seeds, the cashew seed grows on the outside of the fruit itself as you can see from the above picture, making it a “false fruit” or “accessory fruit.” The fruit, known as a cashew apple, is actually very good to eat, but is not widely consumed outside of areas it is grown in due to the fact that it’s not easy to transport because of its extremely fragile skin. Like the cashew, pistachios are a member of the Anacardiaceae family, meaning […]
[…]method can grow up to 100 pounds of potatoes in just 4 square feet. All that is required: Lumber Seed potatoes Soil Careful attention to watering The Times’ guide for building a potato growing box yields up to a 100 lbs. of potatoes in a mere 4 square feet is shown below: Plant as early as April or as late as August 1, with an approximated 3 month till harvest turnaround time. Here are some pointers from the article: Cut apart larger seed potatoes, making sure there are at least two eyes in each piece you plant. Dust the cut […]
[…]Facts Although you wouldn’t consume fenugreek in large amounts, one tablespoon of whole seeds contains 35 calories and several nutrients: Fiber: 3 grams. Protein: 3 grams. Carbs: 6 grams. Fat: 1 gram. Iron: 20% of your daily requirements. Manganese: 7% of your daily requirements. Magnesium: 5% of your daily requirements. Bottom Line: Fenugreek seeds have a healthy nutritional profile, containing a good amount of fiber and minerals such as iron and magnesium. Fenugreek and Breast Milk Breast milk is the optimal food for newborns. It’s the best source of nutrition for a child’s development. However, certain issues may cause insufficient breast […]
[…]successful, the Bayer-Monsanto deal will see them controling 29 percent of the global seed market and a quarter of the global pesticide market. From the article: “Critics argue this dominant market position will allow it to crimp research and development efforts, but that’s just the start. While the company says the technique allows farmers in poorer nations see better harvests, many pro-organic consumers argue these crops carry significant health and environmental risks. Bayer has said that “much needed innovation will come from combined seeds-chemicals offerings and that it needs to merge to compete against other integrated suppliers such as the […]
[…]‘isolate the active ingredient’ model. RELATED STORY: Turmeric, Golden Milk chia seed pudding (anti-inflammatory) Indeed, it has become typical within the so-called nutraceutical industry to emulate the pharmaceutical model, which focuses on identifying a particular “monochemical” tree within the forest of complexity represented by each botanical agent, striving to standardize the delivery of each purported ‘active ingredient’ with each serving, as if it were a pharmaceutical drug. These extraction and isolation processes also generates proprietary formulas which are what manufacturers want to differentiate their product from all others and henceforth capture a larger part of the market share; a value […]
[…]neonics are toxic to insects when taken up by the root system of a plant, and are often used as a seed coating on soybeans, corn and cotton. Increased use has linked neonics to declines of wild bees, honeybees and other insects. In December, under a settlement agreement tied to an Endangered Species Act challenge by environmental groups, Bayer, Valent and Syngenta voluntarily agreed to petition the EPA to cancel 12 out of 59 products containing the active ingredients clothianidin and thiamethoxam (both are neonicotinoids). George Kimbrell, legal director at the Center for Food safety, litigated the case and was […]
[…]compare to the “King of Superfoods” and the other raising star of the seed oils, Grapeseed Oil? Argan Oil has superior profile and better balance of the essential fatty acids: Table 1 Percentages of Oleic, Linoleic, Stearic and Palmitic acids contained in Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil and Argan Oil. (Additional reading: Chemical and oxidative properties of olive and argan oils sold on the Moroccan market. A comparative study ) The properties that make Olive Oil and Grapeseed Oil so good for you, are found in abundance inArgan Oil. This will come as no surprise to the Berber Tribes of Morocco who […]
Quinoa, Magnesium And Belly Fat Quinoa is an amazing vegetable seed which packs a powerful punch. While people often mistake it as a gluten-free grain, it’s more closely related to beets and spinach and is a complete vegetable protein which offers all 9 essential amino acids. If you haven’t ever tried this delicious, nutty-tasting beauty, perhaps it’s time! Many vegans and vegetarians have long used rice and beans as a complete protein source but that only happens when they are eaten together. The reason for this is that most grains don’t have the amino acids lysine and isoleucine, and therefore must be […]
[…]contains the majority of the healing properties). What makes shea butter so different from other seed oils is its large healing fraction. “The healing fraction, contains important nutrients, vitamins, and other valuable phytonutrients required for healing. Depending on the source, the size of the healing fraction may range from 5% and upward. Some report the healing fraction as high as 17%. …in addition to moisturizing fraction, regular use of this natural cream can treat many skin problems, including blemishes, wrinkles, itching, sunburns, small skin wounds, eczema, skin allergies, insect bites, frost bite, and other skin conditions. It is because of […]
[…]but you can purchase B17 / amygdalin in supplement form. Furthermore, you can also consume apricot seeds at your discretion as a preventive measure as cancer- fighting agent. Yet, frustrated and outraged due to the whole cover- up procedure concerning the documented benefits of B17 by the FDA and the AMA, many studies by Sloan-Kettering have examined the anti- cancer properties of B17 for a period of 5 years, between 1972 and 1977, and found that: Laetrile prevents cancer It enhances the overall health of the patient It soothes pain linked to cancer It inhibits tumor growth It prevents and […]
[…]with recovery from illnesses. Almost every part of this herb, except for the mature leaves and seed heads, can be used for medicinal purposes. The root of cattail is high in starch and the male plants are high in pollen content. Cattail root can be prepared much like potatoes, boiled and mashed. The resulting paste is a great remedy for burns and sores. The pollen from cattail is a great source of protein and can be used as a supplement in baking. The fuzz from flowers, called the seed down, can also be used to prevent skin irritation in babies, such as […]
[…]to avoid these delicious foods. Super Healthy High-Carb Foods 1. Quinoa Quinoa is a nutritious seed that has become incredibly popular in the natural health community. It is classified as a pseudocereal, a seed that is prepared and eaten like a grain. Cooked quinoa is 21.3% carbs, making it a high-carb food. However, it is also a good source of protein and fiber. Quinoa is rich in many minerals and plant compounds. It has been linked to health benefits like improved blood sugar control (1, 2). It does not contain any gluten, making it a popular alternative to wheat on […]
[…]it actually releases more seeds resulting in a slightly greater yield: “It ‘goes to seed’ as it dies. At its last gasp, it releases the seed.” According to the US Department of Agriculture, as of 2012, 99% of durum wheat, 97% of spring wheat, and 61% of winter wheat has been doused with Roundup as part of the harvesting process. This is an increase from 88% for durum wheat, 91% for spring wheat and 47% for winter wheat since 1998. How horrifying is it that they douse this stuff for human consumption with the most toxic, prevalent herbicide around, an herbicide […]
[…]that is one of the most pristine in all of Europe. Farm equipment dealer, Deere, along with seed producers Dupont and Monsanto, will have a heyday.” Ukraine is the world’s third largest exporter of corn, fifth largest exporter of wheat, and has rich, black soil that can grow almost anything, therefore, its ability to produce high volumes of GM grain made the big biotech firms salivate. More from the article: “Whereas Ukraine does not allow the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, Article 404 of the EU agreement, which relates to agriculture, includes a clause that has generally […]
[…]also has a rare birth defect that caused kidney issues. Monsanto cultivates herbicide-resistant seeds on its fields in Hawaii. So critics believe numerous chemicals are heavily sprayed to test the seeds, and believe more studies are needed. RELATED STORY: EWG: In New Round of Tests, Monsanto’s Weedkiller Still Contaminates Foods Marketed to Children Bayer Crop Science Hawaii, Monsanto’s parent company, has issued this statement on the suit: Safety is our top priority. On Maui, where many Bayer employees live near our farms, we take very seriously our responsibility to use all pesticide products safely and in accordance with the strict […]
[…]at the expense of farmers, consumers and the natural world. US Farmers, for example, have seen seed costs nearly quadruple and seed choices greatly narrow since the introduction of GMOs. The fight over GMOs is not of narrow importance. It affects us all. Nevertheless, specific scientific concerns are crucial to the debate. I left science in large part because it seemed impossible to do research while also providing the unvarnished public scepticism that I believed the public, as ultimate funder and risk-taker of that science, was entitled to. Criticism of science and technology remains very difficult. Even though many academics benefit from […]
[…]for soybeans, giving them the power to charge farmers higher prices and effectively decide which seeds farmers could plant.” Two farmers quoted in the letter to the DOJ argued, “We need more competition to keep prices down,” and “We don’t like to see more consolidation; it means higher [costs] for farmers.” “Seed costs are the highest input expense for farmers,” explained NFU president Roger Johnson. “We have seen time and again that consolidation and market restructuring has increased the cost of crop inputs. In a lagging farm economy with multi-year trends of low commodity prices, additional cost increases for crop […]
