(Natural News) Buckwheat, despite what its name suggests, is neither a cereal nor wheat product. It’s a fruit seed that comes from the buckwheat plant (Fagopyrum esculentum), and it is more closely related to rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat belongs to a food group commonly called pseudocereals – seeds that are consumed similarly to grains but don’t grow […]

(Natural News) It is becoming increasingly clear that food is some of the best medicine that exists. We know that eating right can prevent many common diseases, and dietary improvements can alleviate illness as well. Have you ever wondered what would happen if people were prescribed healthy foods the way they are prescribed medicine? A […]

(Natural News) Granola bars are popular and versatile snacks. But while they are commonly believed to be healthy, some store-bought granola bars contain too much added sugar. Are granola bars healthy? Granola bars are handy if you need a quick snack, and they’re great sources of fiber and protein. These snacks can even help you curb […]

(Natural News) Expectant mothers may find cranberries a beneficial addition to their diet to help protect against health complications associated with pregnancy. In a pilot study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, researchers from the University of California investigated the tolerability and effectiveness of a supplement containing cranberry extracts in addressing asymptomatic bacteriuria or ASB. They reported […]

(Natural News) Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, the same tree where olive oil comes from. People in the Mediterranean region have used olive leaves as a staple in their diet and in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence has shown that the olive leaf extracts are a natural source of wellness […]

(Natural News) Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated […]

(Natural News) The food you’re putting in your body can influence your health today and even later in life. A study in Neurology revealed that adhering to a heart-healthy diet – one that’s rich in fruits and vegetables; moderate in nuts, fish, and alcohol; and low in meat and full-fat dairy – is associated with better cognitive performance, […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is considered the healthiest diet in the world for a good reason. A recent study showed that primates placed on this diet refrained from overeating and succeeded in keeping a healthy weight. In contrast, other primates that received a Western diet ate more food than they needed to. These overeaters became overweight. The […]

(Natural News) Walnuts are known for being one of the most nutritious nuts on the planet. They also happen to be excellent sources of healthy fats and antioxidants, which help fight disease-causing inflammation. Plenty of research has been done on the health benefits of walnuts, and consumption of these tree nuts has been associated with a lower […]

(Natural News) A person’s brain health declines as he ages. In particular, neurons — building blocks of the nervous system — die or become damaged. As a result, his risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease increases. Fortunately, he can protect himself from neurodegenerative diseases with the help of natural medicines like the […]