Fish scales are usually the first thing we as humans scrape off and throw away when preparing fish. The main purpose of scales in fish is protection from predators and parasites, which is why they are relatively hard. The overlapping nature of the scales also helps with streamlining the fishes’ body so that movement in …
People have been using fish byproducts, such as fish scales and bones, as fertilizer for centuries. Native Americans used to put small fish in tilled soil before planting their seeds; these small fish decomposed slowly, thereby releasing small amounts of nutrients to the plants as they grow. Today, fish waste is usually incorporated in fertilizer; …
A collection of 10 incredible homemade bone broth recipes! Bone broth is incredibly healthy, easy and inexpensive to make at home. Bone broth is made by boiling healthy animal bones with vegetables, herbs and spices. Bone broth is a powerful healthy tonic that our grandmother’s made to keep the family well. This round up post …