(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that a fermented pumpkin-based drink can be used as a probiotic carrier. The fermented drink may be used in managing hyperglycemia. Researchers at the Universiti Sains Malaysia in Malaysia and Yeungnam University in South Korea aimed to develop an optimum fermentation […]

(Natural News) A recent review published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica) has various biological activities that are beneficial to a person’s health. In the review, the team from Bangladesh analyzed the bioactive compounds in pointed gourd using scientific studies. Mainly found in tropical Asia, the pointed […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that maoberry (Antidesma bunius) contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A team of researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand sought to determine the effects of maoberry, an antioxidant-rich tropical fruit, on oxidative stress […]

(Natural News) Cloves are a versatile and nutritious spice. Used to make savory dishes like soups and stews, cloves can also help address conditions like cancer, diabetes, or obesity. But what other spices can you use if you don’t have access to cloves? What are cloves? Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of the clove […]

(Natural News) Drinking tea is common in Asian countries, either for health or for pleasure. In a study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, a team of researchers from the National Taiwan University and the University of Florida found that oolong tea extracts could greatly help in losing weight and preventing obesity. Tea, such […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that walnuts contain bioactive compounds that modulate microglial activation. This suggests that walnuts may help fight inflammation and neurodegeneration. Researchers at Tufts University hypothesized that whole walnut extract inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation by regulating calmodulin expression through calcium ions. They tested their hypothesis […]

(Natural News) Like the body, the brain needs fuel, which can be obtained from brain-healthy foods. Here are some foods that can give your brain a boost: Cacao: Eating chocolates — the real ones, made from cacao — is good for your brain, thanks to powerful compounds called flavonols. These compounds act as antioxidants and help […]

(Natural News) Eggs have gotten a bad reputation over the years, as all sorts of rumors have circulated about them. But the myths are very different from the reality of sunny eggs.  Here are some of the truths about eggs that you need to know. (h/t to OffTheGridNews.com) Truth #1: When they hear the word “eggs,” many […]

(Natural News) When you look at the word “breakfast” literally, it says “break” and “fast.” Breakfast is a time to break the fast that started the evening before and lasted throughout sleep. So it’s important to break the fast each day, rather than skipping the meal and trying to power through. Skipping breakfast doesn’t just […]

(Natural News) The first thing that comes to mind when people think of tea is the hot beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Indeed, this is tea — as well as its variants, green tea, black tea, and oolong tea — but it’s not its only form. For instance, herbal teas — made from dried […]