(Natural News) People who check the nutrition labels are more likely to eat healthier, according to a study led by researchers at the Miguel Hernandez University in Spain. In the study, the researchers investigated how looking at nutrition labels affected the dietary intakes of over 1,000 university students. The participants were asked to answer whether they […]

(Natural News) What the humble cumin lacks in appearance it more than makes up for it in its princely health benefits. The spice is one of the more popular natural remedies in Ayurvedic medicine and is used quite often in many Indian, Asian and Mexican cuisines. The taste of the condiment is quite strong — […]

(Natural News) Eggs are sometimes referred to as “nature’s perfect food,” and it’s easy to see why. They’re healthy, easy to digest, and complete, and consuming them can even help you reduce your weight. Full of nutrients like B-vitamins, iron and zinc, they’re also incredibly nutritious. With so many benefits, you’d think everyone would be […]

(Natural News) Picking a healthy diet is good for the human body, but it might also be bad for the environment. Researchers from Vermont warned that healthy eaters are responsible for 39 percent of all food waste in the U.S., according to a LiveScience article. In their recently published study, the research team discovered that […]

(Natural News) In today’s world, where buzzwords rule and people are always looking for the next best superfood, it’s a shame that they’ve overlooked a potential candidate growing right in their lawns. While most consider the burdock as a perennial pest, it’s actually a nutrient-dense plant that offers a lot by way of health-giving benefits. […]

(Natural News) If you think eating healthy throughout the week is enough to warrant you a high-fat cheat day, think again. Scientists report that just having a single high-fat meal is enough for our bodies to be at risk for cardiovascular disease. The study, published at Laboratory Investigation, stated that consuming a meal with a […]

(Natural News) There’s much to be said about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and one study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition adds one more: Older adults who followed the Mediterranean diet for half a year exhibited considerable improvement in their systolic blood pressure and endothelial function – two factors that are […]

(Natural News) Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to […]

(Natural News) The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are good for the liver, according to a study presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting. A team of researchers looked at the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), which is a species common in many over-the-counter probiotic formulations. In the study, the research team fed mice with food containing LGG for two […]