(Natural News) Many plants that are used as food are rich in substances called phytonutrients, which are beneficial to human health. These phytonutrients possess biological properties that can potentially treat or prevent diseases. One example of a food-sourced phytonutrient is chicoric acid, also spelled cichoric acid, a polyphenol found in abundance in the leaves of […]

(Natural News) Fruits have long been known to contain antioxidants, which is why they are indispensable parts of a healthy diet. In case you need a refresher, antioxidants are naturally occurring chemicals that get rid of free radicals, which are harmful to our cells. Some of the fruits known to be packed with antioxidants are grapes, strawberries, blueberries, […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome within the intestines plays a significant role in determining the risk level of many illnesses. A German study reported that tiny particles of food could bind themselves to the intestinal microbes, thereby altering the normal life cycle of the bacteria as well as their interactions with their human hosts. Specifically, […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness looked at the renoprotective effects of Chinese chive extracts against chronic kidney failure in mice. The study was carried out by researchers from Hefei University of Technology in China. Chinese chive is a well-known green vegetable in China that is used for cooking and in […]

(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) In this study, researchers from the Abant Izzet Baysal University in Turkey investigated the effects of olive mill wastewater (OMW) and olive pomace (OP) extracts (1 and 2 mg/g), lecithin (L, 1-5 mg/g), and ascorbyl palmitate (AP, 0.2 mg/g) on the oxidative stability of refined sunflower oil (SFO) and its purified triacylglycerols (TAGs) under […]

(Natural News) Blue light is the light emitted from cell phones and other gadgets. It can cause lasting damage to your eyes and may even lead to blindness. To protect the eyes from this harmful light, researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea suggest taking bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum). They found that bog bilberry […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a chronic disease that has become an epidemic around the world. Many people with diabetes are treated with antidiabetic drugs that come with harmful side effects. For this reason, scientists continue to search for safer and natural alternatives to treat diabetes. Researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia and the University of Western Brittany in France discovered […]

(Natural News) The fruit of the evergreen tree Manilkara hexandra Dubard (commonly known as Ceylon ironwood) is not well-studied so researchers from India decided to analyze its chemical components for potential health benefits. The fruit proved to be a good source of flavonoids and phenolic compounds which have antioxidant activity, as shown in their study published in the journal Food Science and […]

(Natural News) When it comes to nutritional information, major food companies have become more straightforward in informing consumers. Products and menus now have food labels and nutritional information, but health professionals want to determine if these labels promote healthier food choices or if they’re only used as a clever marketing tactic. The informative study, which was conducted by […]