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Ghee as an Emergency Food in Times of Disaster

Ghee is one perfect food item to keep on hand to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as natural or man-made disasters. Ready.gov (a national public service campaign which...

Ghee as an Emergency Food in Times of Disaster

Ghee is one perfect food item to keep on hand to prepare for and respond to emergencies such as natural or man-made disasters. Ready.gov (a national public service campaign which...

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The Super Grain Known as Quinoa

One of the truly tastiest and healthy grains in existence is quinoa.  This super grain contains all essential amino acids, is full of protein, and even has fiber, minerals, phytonutrients,...

The Super Grain Known as Quinoa

One of the truly tastiest and healthy grains in existence is quinoa.  This super grain contains all essential amino acids, is full of protein, and even has fiber, minerals, phytonutrients,...

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Why You Need To Know about Jaggery: Benefits of...

Traditional diets around the world have always called for the culturing or fermenting of certain foods and beverages. Although modern food processing is focused on quick, convenient, packaged, and microwavable...

Why You Need To Know about Jaggery: Benefits of...

Traditional diets around the world have always called for the culturing or fermenting of certain foods and beverages. Although modern food processing is focused on quick, convenient, packaged, and microwavable...

Cow's Milk:  Is It Really Only For Calves?

Cow's Milk: Is It Really Only For Calves?

Although for thousands of years humans have used the milk of other mammals as a nutritious food source, in recent years, the way the animals are raised, how they are...

Cow's Milk: Is It Really Only For Calves?

Although for thousands of years humans have used the milk of other mammals as a nutritious food source, in recent years, the way the animals are raised, how they are...

Using Ghee for Massage

I just learned about a boy who was very weak since he was born. The new nanny started giving this boy a daily massage with pure ghee (following the Indian...

Using Ghee for Massage

I just learned about a boy who was very weak since he was born. The new nanny started giving this boy a daily massage with pure ghee (following the Indian...

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From Silphium to Asafoetida: Silphium – The Anc...

Once upon a time in ancient Rome, there was an edible plant known as “Silphium”. It was believed to possess the unusual and highly desirable qualities of being both a...

From Silphium to Asafoetida: Silphium – The Anc...

Once upon a time in ancient Rome, there was an edible plant known as “Silphium”. It was believed to possess the unusual and highly desirable qualities of being both a...