Dehydrating foods is as simple as it sounds. Thousands of years ago, people would spread food outside to dry in the sun. This reduced the food’s moisture content. Consequently, dehydrating foods prevented bacterial growth and extended the food’s shelf-life without the use of natural preservatives, such as salt and vinegar, as previously noted. Here Cassie B., NaturalNews.com, reflects on ways to preserve your harvest without canning: "You've just harvested your garden, and you’re … [Read more...] about Try These Simple Foods Preservation Methods