Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; How can I grow my own superfoods this winter? (3)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Arugula

Sometimes referred to as rocket, arugula is a mildly spicy, fast growing superfood. An exceptional source of vitamins A, C and K, this green helps to protect against skin, lung and oral cancer along with Alzheimer's disease. High in B vitamins, arugula will boost energy and calm the nervous system. Additionally, arugula contains diindolylmethane (DIM), a compound that discourages the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical dysplasia. Arugula is teeming with copper, iron, phytonutrients, chlorophyll and fiber too.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; How can I grow my own superfoods this winter? (2)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Top indoor superfoods

Effortless to grow, these four superfoods are perfect for an indoor garden. Simply utilize the French intensive technique of ultra-rich composted soil, compact planting and consistent harvesting and you are good to go.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; How can I grow my own superfoods this winter? (1)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  No need to bypass all the health perks of fresh superfoods this winter -- simply grow them inside on a sunny window ledge. As the weather turns colder, now more than ever it is important to fortify the body with nutrient dense foods. What better way than with unprocessed superfoods? An economical and fun undertaking, cultivating a micro-superfood garden is easier than you may think. With food costs skyrocketing this season, consumers are looking for novel ways to stay nourished on a budget. Windowsill gardens combine the virtues of space saving French intensive gardening with easy to grow plants -- providing a frugal solution for high food prices.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some helpful tips about Hurricane food safety?(9)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; Discard any damaged cans of food. For undamaged, watertight containers of food, remove labels since they may be harboring bacteria, and thoroughly wash packaging with soap and water, using hot water if it’s available. Sanitize cans and sealed pouches by either boiling them in hot water for two minutes or placing them in bleached water (1 tablespoon of liquid bleach per gallon) for 15 minutes.

- Use the same sanitizing process for dishes and pans exposed to floodwaters.

- Thoroughly wash countertops with soap and water, then apply bleached water (1 tablespoon per gallon) to these surfaces.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some helpful tips about Hurricane food safety?(8)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says; If you can’t boil water, disinfect it with household bleach, advises FDA. Add 1/8 teaspoon, of regular, unscented liquid household bleach to each gallon of water, and let it stand for 30 minutes before drinking.

- Discard any food that may have come into contact with floodwater if it is not in a sealed, waterproof container. Lids that are not waterproof include screw of snap-tops, pull tops and crimped caps.

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America asks; What are some helpful tips about Hurricane food safety?(7)

Petruccelli L.T.D of North America says;  Frozen foods will be safe and can be refrozen if the freezer remained at 40 degrees F or below during the power outage. If you don’t have a thermometer, but the food still contains ice crystals, it can be refrozen.

- Wash fruits and vegetables with water from a safe source before eating.

 After Flooding - Drink bottled water that has not been exposed to flood waters if it’s available. If not, heat tap water to a boil before drinking. If the water is cloudy, filter it through clean cloths or allow it to settle, drawing off the clear water for boiling.