(Natural News) Food is one of the most important items people need following a major disaster. Unfortunately, it is often the first one to run out when people scramble to groceries. Thus, stocking up on key food items during abundant periods proves useful in times of short food supply. Here are seven basic food items […]

(Natural News) Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli, such as damaged cells, germs, and irritants. This may sound benign, but inflammation can be very deadly and has been linked to eight of the 10 leading causes of death. Inflammatory responses can be triggered by a lot of things, and one of them […]

(Natural News) Bread lovers, rejoice: Researchers from Spain have identified healthier alternatives to white flour to make fortified bread. They’re pretty novel, to say the least: In their study, they noted that among all the ingredients that they have tested, they found that carob (Ceratonia siliqua), also known as St. John’s bread, and – here’s […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Nutrition identified two potential ingredients for fortified bread. In the multi-university study, researchers looked at byproducts from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) and seaweeds as potential ingredients for fortified flour. Researchers studied seven types of seaweed to determine which was optimum for breadmaking. The results […]

(Natural News) Tortillas are an important food for Mexicans and their neighbors, but maize lacks vital proteins. Looking for natural ways of fortifying the grain, researchers chose flour made from nontoxic Jatropha curcas (J. curcas) plants. The resulting fortified maize tortillas looked, felt, and tasted like ordinary ones while also packing more proteins. Maize is rich in calories, […]

(Natural News) Carbohydrates are not only good for your brain, but, if they’re the right kind, they may also assist you in living a longer, more productive life without succumbing to dementia. This is the premise of  The Mindspan Diet, by Preston Estep III, Ph.D., the Director of Gerontology and advisor to the Genome Project. While researching his book, reports Innovatinghealth.org, the CDC […]

(Natural News) Venezuela’s Vice President Tareck El Aissami announced new regulations for bakeries in Caracas that could force many to close their doors and cause 7,000 jobs to be at risk. And for added pressure, Aissami is adamant that any stores that do not comply will be occupied by the government. Under the new regulations, […]