(Natural News) Many gardeners are wary of Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica), especially since it’s invasive to the United States. But in a paper published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research, researchers have found that Japanese knotweed extract can help reduce the harmful effects of nitrite in processed foods like bacon. Resveratrol and Japanese knotweed […]

(Natural News) The lean component of red meat is an excellent source of essential nutrients. According to a study published in the journal Nutrition & Dietetics, you can get vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 from red meat, as well as minerals like iron, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. The lean component of red meat is also […]

(Natural News) In this study, Spanish researchers reviewed the generation of substances that could harm the health in different types of meat products during processing. Their report was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Various types of meat processing results in the generation of substances of safety concern in meats. These harmful compounds […]

(Natural News) Bad news, soft drink fans: Your favorite fizzy drinks are increasing your risk of developing osteoporosis and heart disease. This, according to experts, is due to the presence of phosphoric acid in these products. One of the most commonly used mineral acids, phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is a colorless, odorless chemical produced by either treating phosphorus-containing rock with […]

(Natural News) It turns out, a diet high in fat can not only raise a person’s risk of obesity but also their risk of going blind later in life. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Southampton in the U.K. found that a high-fat diet affects the ability of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells to adjust to […]

(Natural News) The American Cancer Society estimates that over 1.7 million new cancer cases will have been diagnosed in 2019, and that it will kill over 600,000 Americans this year. Many of us have been touched by this terrifying disease, either through a personal diagnosis or through the loss of a loved one. But, despite […]

(Natural News) Hot dogs can be considered one of the defining foods of American culture. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimate that Americans consume at least 20 billion hot dogs in a year, which is about 70 hot dogs per person each year. Hot dogs are relatively cheap, easy to cook and can […]

(Natural News) People often consider their diets when they’re looking to become healthy. Eating healthily is one of the best methods you can do to prevent and control diseases, as well as help manage weight. Now, recent research suggests that eating too much of some foods and not enough of others could contribute to developing preventable cancers. […]

(Natural News) Diet may not be the only consideration when it comes to staying healthy, but it does play a vital role in overall health. What you eat on a regular basis can help determine whether or not you will develop chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity or heart disease. Now, more support for this idea has […]

(Natural News) The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human […]