When someone says the word mistletoe, images of kissing at Christmas automatically spring to mind. But what if we told you that the berries from this festive plant can be used for much more than just locking lips? Ancient civilizations have featured these berries in a wide … [Read more...] about Creating multi-purpose superglue from mistletoe berries
Berries
Does one moldy berry ruin the bunch? Here’s what the experts say
We’ve all been there— ready for a healthy snack and excitedly reaching into the fridge for a container full of deliciously juicy and vibrant berries, only to find that one or two of them have been colonized by a horrible white-ish blue-ish fuzz. Mold strikes again! But does … [Read more...] about Does one moldy berry ruin the bunch? Here’s what the experts say
Organic food can be expensive, here are the foods you should prioritize
With the knowledge that organic foods are typically grown using fewer chemicals, why do grocery shoppers still buy inorganic foods? The answer is simple: organic foods cost a whole lot more. Still, when it comes to buying produce, there are foods that you should consider … [Read more...] about Organic food can be expensive, here are the foods you should prioritize
Nature’s shopping list: a beginner’s guide to foraging
Two years ago, The Optimist Daily published a small piece on the advantages of foraging. This means walking past the grocery store to the park or a riparian area to search for, identify, and collect your own food resources. The practice has become more popular in recent years, … [Read more...] about Nature’s shopping list: a beginner’s guide to foraging
Try “reverse juicing” to get the most out of your berries
Berries are more than just juicy, flavorful snacks. They are also jam-packed with nutrients and offer us a range of health benefits. Berries are especially known as a great source of polyphenols, a subgroup of antioxidants that have been linked to improved heart health, glowing … [Read more...] about Try “reverse juicing” to get the most out of your berries