(Natural News) Avocados are some of the most popular superfoods consumed today. The fruit pulp is eaten while the seed is normally thrown away. But researchers at Penn State University found a use for avocado seeds. In their study, which was published in Advances in Food Technology and Nutritional Sciences, they found that compounds in an avocado […]

(Natural News) Many cooking shows often feature intricately designed cakes that require incredible balancing and architectural skills. But the chefs who make these gravity-defying cakes need ingredients that will help the baked goods maintain their unique structures. The findings from a one-of-a-kind study might have the answer to their problems: a natural soy-based adhesive. Researchers from Purdue University […]

(Natural News) Pichia kudriavzevii, a probiotic yeast found in fermented dairy products and tea, potentially holds anti-cancer properties, according to researchers from Iran’s Tabriz University of Medical Science. The study, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, looked at the apoptotic effects of P. kudriavzevii As-12 supernatant – the residual liquid produced after centrifugation against […]

(Natural News) Could it be that eating meat is part of your dysfunctional relationship with nature? You love your bacon, salmon and rib eye steaks, but you’d never want to see your precious pet dog, cat, or bird treated like those farm animals are treated, as they’re abused, shot up with drugs, inhumanely slaughtered, and […]

(Natural News) Spicy peppers are known to aid in weight loss. However, not everyone can tolerate their taste. Fortunately, there is a milder and more palatable alternative: dihydrocapsiate supplements. Dihydrocapsiate is a compound that belongs to the capsinoid family. It is structurally related to the compound capsaicin but is present in non-pungent peppers. Dihydrocapsiate not only […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Henan University of Science and Technology studied the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of rosemary (RO) and cloves (CL) using raw chicken meat. The results of their study were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. To determine the antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of RO, CL, and their combination, researchers tested them on raw chicken […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Qilu University of Technology and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China examined the antibacterial effects of saponin obtained from quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) husk against bacteria that cause halitosis. The research team published their findings in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Quinoa is a staple […]

(Natural News) Milk contains bioactive peptides that possess anti-hypertensive properties, a study in the journal Nutrition Research shows. In their paper, researchers from Serbia’s University of Novi Sad and Finland’s Abo Akademi University noted that this discovery is significant in food technology, especially when it comes to developing functional food for those at risk of hypertension. The research team, […]

(Natural News) Every time you send food into your body and absorb its composition into your bloodstream, the human genes are receiving critical instructions. For instance, the cells of the human body translate the DNA sequence from the protein molecules in food, ultimately to influence human gene expression. The right balance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, […]

(Natural News) Swedish researchers talk about the potential of using fungi to convert food waste into valuable products. In addition to the usual biofuels, animal feed, and textiles produced from waste food, they want to turn the fungi into a protein-rich source of food for humans. Human civilization continues to churn out increasing amounts of waste products like […]