(Natural News) Chocolates are some of the world’s best-loved sweets. They’re a comfort food for some and a guilty pleasure for others. But no matter how or why you choose to eat chocolates, you should know that they’re doing you more good than just making you feel happy or satisfying your cravings. According to a 2018 study published in The […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food revealed that supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), carnosine, and thiamine can lower blood sugar levels in obese individuals with diabetes. Additionally, it can reduce oxidative stress and inhibit platelet aggregation to provide greater cardiovascular protection. Researchers from Greece conducted a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial […]

(Natural News) Eating cereals with milk for breakfast is common because it is quick and easy to prepare. However, health experts suggest that these foods are not healthy, especially for people with Type 2 diabetes. One study published in the Journal of Dairy Science has suggested people with Type 2 diabetes to add cow’s milk […]

(Natural News) Rooibos tea is made from the leaves of a shrub called rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), an herb indigenous to the mountainsides of the Cederberg region in South Africa. Rooibos tea is also referred to as red bush or African red tea. Traditional rooibos tea is made by fermenting the leaves, in which naturally occurring […]

(Natural News) It can be difficult to limit your sugar intake, especially if you have a sweet tooth. If you’re still on the fence about making changes to your diet, here are six benefits that you can enjoy if you quit eating foods rich in sugar. Fruits are a good source of healthy sugar Researchers have […]

(Natural News) Diabetes has been growing in prevalence all over the world. Unfortunately, many people with this condition rely on synthetic anti-diabetes drugs that have harmful side effects. Because of this, researchers continue to search for more effective and safer medicines from natural substances. A team of researchers from the Universiti Sains Malaysia and Yeungnam University […]

(Natural News) Private emails that were released in a shocking report show how Coca-Cola tried to manipulate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to influence policy on nutrition in ways that would benefit their products. The relationship between the soft drink maker and the public health agency could have negative consequences for the […]

(Natural News) In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a disease that keeps on giving – problems. People suffering from diabetes often develop equally debilitating complications which are significant causes of increased morbidity and mortality among patients. Researchers from Slovakia recently investigated the capability of fish oil emulsion to reduce hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic patients that result in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Seoul National University in South Korea found that the gurmar plant (Gymnema sylvestre) can protect against symptoms of a metabolic disorder. The study, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, also highlighted the potential of gurmar extract as an ingredient in functional dietary supplements. The researchers used an integrated approach to […]