(Natural News) The last few decades saw the scientific community examining various compounds in search of additional diabetes treatments. One such compound is the trace element vanadium. According to health experts, the trace element can be found in many food sources, and can be beneficial for bone health when taken in very small amounts. Several […]

(Natural News) Lesser known fruits and plants have been gradually taking the spotlight in alternative medicine as natural remedies to various health conditions and improving overall nutrition. One study focused on sea buckthorn oil and how it can affect the body when added to a diet. Fatty acids are primarily energy sources and membrane constituents […]

(Natural News) Rowans aren’t just ornamental plants; they can also be used to improve gluten-free breads. According to a team of researchers from various Russian institutions, adding rowan to bread significantly enhances its nutritional profile, and makes it less prone to spoilage. For the purposes of the study,which has been published in Agronomy Research, the […]

(Natural News) Coriander and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a bright green herb that originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and western Asia. Usually grown worldwide for its aromatic leaves and seeds, studies have determined that coriander also offers various health benefits. The health benefits and uses of coriander Coriander seeds have various types of volatile oils with confirmed […]

(Natural News) Coconut oil’s popularity has increased over the years because of its many health benefits. Along with its popularity, debates and myths about its potential health benefits also rose. A recent study confirmed the heart health benefits of coconut oil, bringing back its superfood status. Researchers from the University of Cambridge, together with TV host […]

(Natural News) A doctor has recommended that children must stand or squat rather than sitting at school to prevent the rise of obesity, according to an article by the Daily Mail. Author and doctor Rangan Chatterjee told The Sunday Telegraph, as cited by Daily Mail Online, that he “wants to see standing desks in school as normal.” […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology found that spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves and infusion contained antibacterial activity, as well as its essential oil, which was noted to be especially potent against food-borne pathogenic bacteria associated with outbreaks. The plant genus Mentha, which comprises of 25 to 30 different species, is known […]

(Natural News) Are you setting up your baby to become obese by spoon-feeding them? Dr. Amy Brown certainly thinks so. The Swansea University associate professor has asserted that a baby-led feeding approach is superior to the traditional spoon-feeding style. The idea that babies who feed themselves are healthier and more adventurous eaters is one Brown […]

(Natural News) Graviola, also known as soursop, may be a strange-looking tropical fruit, but did you know that it is a powerful superfood that can fight cancer? Researchers from the Tepic Institute of Technology (ITT) in the state of Nayrit, Mexico were the first ones to look at the effects of graviola on cancer tumor cells. They […]

(Natural News) The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the […]