(Natural News) Dark, delectable dates are a staple food for people in Middle Eastern countries. The date fruit itself has been around for millennia, and ancient people had consumed these fruits as both food and natural medicine. Dates contain quite a lot of sugar for a fruit, earning them a bad rap in some circles. […]

(Natural News) Are you getting enough zinc every day? Zinc is an important mineral needed by the body to function well. It is an essential trace element that particularly benefits the digestive and immune systems. While zinc is inherently a metal, the body only needs small amounts of it. However, the body also does not […]

(Natural News) Your body contains four main macromolecules: carbohydrates, fats, nucleic acids, and proteins. Each of these macromolecules have specialized functions. For instance, proteins are essential for building tissue and strengthening your immune system. To boost your protein intake, add protein-rich fruits like pomegranates and bananas to your regular diet. What are proteins? Amino acids are small organic […]

(Natural News) The thought police are once again out in full force at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), where it’s now apparently a violation of the school’s Title IX policy for tall males to ask short females out on dates. Claiming that taller males are exerting undue “power over her” whenever they petitioner shorter females […]

(Natural News) Men may enhance their fertility by taking date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) pollen. A review published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine found that date palm pollen may help increase sperm count and motility. Date palm pollen is the male reproductive cells of palm flowers. During ancient times, men and […]

(Natural News) Most people have recently found an increased interest in alternative medicines for cancer treatment, thanks to rising mortality rates and adverse side effects following chemotherapy and radiotherapy. An alternative believed to possess anti-cancer properties are ajwa dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.). In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, ajwa date extracts were […]

(Natural News) From garlic to salmon to quinoa, superfoods run the gamut from grocery aisle staples to exotic fare. There are all kinds of food that have been given this prestigious label, so much so that keeping track of all the superfoods can be somewhat challenging. One superfood that doesn’t always get the attention it […]

(Natural News) A new study reported that the seeds of the Tunisian dates are an untapped, rich, and inexpensive source of polyphenols. These bioactive compounds have powerful antioxidant properties that can strengthen the immune system by scavenging free radicals and preventing oxidative stress that damages cells. Polyphenols and other natural oxidants are drawing a lot […]

(Natural News) Dates share a history with some of the world’s earliest civilizations. People have been enjoying them for so long — well over 5,000 years — that no-one remembers the history of how we first came to enjoy this delectable fruit. One thing is for sure: People consume dates not only for their flavor but also […]