(Natural News) Sea buckthorn has been touted as the “Swiss Army knife of plants” for its diverse and multi-faceted range of applications. It can be used for the protection against and treatment for a number of different ailments and health conditions. Most of its medicinal properties come from the oil which is extracted from the berries, […]

(Natural News) Mangifera indica, commonly known as the mango, is one of the world’s most popular fruits. But let’s not stop there – it’s also one of the most nutritious fruits. When it’s off-season, people tend to buy the desiccated ones that come in packs. But exactly how nutritious are these dried mangoes? A study […]

(Natural News) A study published in CyTA – Journal of Food has found that jackfruit seeds, which are often discarded in the production process, can be an alternative source of protein. The study, led by a team from the Autonomous University of Nayarit in Mexico, identified a protein isolate that can be derived from jackfruit seeds and […]

(Natural News) A study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology reveals that soured whole milk products are more effective at reducing the risk of suffering from brain thrombosis or ischemic stroke compared with other dairy products — such as low-fat soured milk products and cheese, buttermilk, or milk — with varying fat percentages. A team of researchers at […]

(Natural News) It’s nice to munch on a few sticks of celery (Apium graveolens) every now and then, but these aren’t the only beneficial parts of the plant. Numerous studies have shown that celery seeds confer many health benefits as well. Recently, a team of scientists from India found that one of the possible therapeutic uses […]

(Natural News) When you’re eating, your meal doesn’t just involve the taste of the food that fills your belly. Eating also involves other senses like sight and smell. According to the results of a study on virtual reality (VR), people are also “influenced by the environment in which they eat.” For the study, which was published […]

(Natural News) Junk food is bad for your health, and the regular consumption of fast food is often linked to problems like obesity. According to a U.K. study, simply living near a fast food restaurant can even increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study, which involved a collaboration between researchers from the Healthy High-Density Cities […]

(Natural News) It turns out, to make great bread, you have to turn to…statistics. In a study that appeared in CyTA – Journal of Food, researchers from Poland found that a statistical method known as response surface methodology (RSM) can greatly impact both the quality and nutritional profile of wheat bread rolls that have been fortified […]

(Natural News) Whole Foods Market, now owned by Amazon, has pulled off an elaborate five-year GMO labeling hoax that deceived its own customers while promoting the ongoing sales of genetically engineered foods. Back in 2013, under intense pressure from honest food advocates who exposed Whole Foods’ retailing of unlabeled GMOs, the food giant disarmed critics […]

(Natural News) Turmeric’s long history as a culinary spice dates all the way back to 2,500 years before Christ. This bright yellow, strongly flavored spice has also been used since at least 500 B.C.E. as an essential part of Ayurvedic medicine in India – and no wonder, since curcumin, the substance which gives the spice […]