(Natural News) Traditional societies have long ascribed the healing properties to fruits and vegetables with strong tastes or pungent odors, such as onions, ginger, turmeric and garlic. Scientists are now beginning to confirm these properties in the humble onion, long a staple of kitchens. Aside from the fibers in onion that prevent heart disease and […]

(Natural News) Drinking tea can provide the body with many health benefits, one of which is a lower risk of osteoporosis. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences found that drinking tea can help increase bone mineral density, which may contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis. Earlier studies […]

(Natural News) Millions of people across the globe turn to artificial sweeteners like aspartame in an effort to reduce their calorie intake. Who could blame them? Diet beverages, foods and those pastel-colored packets that adorn the tables at your favorite diner are all marketed as the healthy alternative for people who are conscious about their […]

(Natural News) The thing about soil is that you cannot tell how healthy it is just by looking at it, and it can take years to determine the long-term effects of what you put in to it. For this reason, agrochemical companies have been able to push the use of harmful pesticides and other chemicals […]

(Natural News) It is often said that presentation is everything when it comes to meals, but there’s an even better reason to fill your plate with colorful foods. The pigment that gives foods like berries their rich red and purple hues also doubles as powerful protection against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that this pigment, […]

(Natural News) Bisphenol S (BPS) may just be as harmful as the chemical it was meant to replace, according to new data. Studies are now showing that the chemical replacement for bisphenol A (BPA) may trigger the formation of fat cells, suggesting that it may be interfering with the body’s endocrine system, much in the […]

(Natural News) Garlic and onions are commonly used as ingredients to add flavor to foods; they are also known for improving health as they contain many natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols. In a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, garlic, white onion, and purple onion were proven to exhibit powerful antioxidant activities which are […]

(Natural News) Recent research provides another reason why eating vegetables is good for you. A study published in the journal Neurology reports that men who eat plenty of vegetables have a more than 30 percent lower risk of cognitive decline later in life. For the study, researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health aimed […]

(Natural News) Foods that are rich in carbohydrates induce a spike in blood sugar levels in diabetics; however, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York recently found out that consuming carbohydrate-containing foods – like bread, pasta, and potatoes – after the end of the meal helps manage such surges. Diabetes patients should dive right […]

(Natural News) People often underestimate the effects that their diet has on the brain. However, there is a growing body of evidence that highlights the clear connection between the gut and the brain. This is often dubbed as the gut-brain axis. Recent studies on this matter focused on the effects of a high-salt diet on brain health. For […]