(Natural News) Walnuts are one of the most popular nuts consumed because of their health benefits. These are packed with bioactive compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), polyphenols, and dietary fiber. In addition, they can help cut your risk of developing colon cancer – making it a great addition to your diet. While walnuts […]

(Natural News) Gargal mushrooms (Grifola gargal) could one day be used as an alternative to prescription drugs for heart disease, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The research, led by a team from Mie University in Japan, found that the mushrooms can improve symptoms of atherosclerosis, a condition that often leads to cardiovascular disease. This […]

(Natural News) A person needs vitamins, so his or her body can grow healthy and strong. For the most part, many people strive to include vitamin-rich foods in their diet: A healthy meal usually has all the vitamins that your body needs in a day, which include: Vitamin A B-vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, […]

(Natural News) Apples really do keep the doctor away. Researchers from San Diego State University suggest that apples, particularly dried ones, can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin response. The researchers reached this conclusion after looking at the potential of dried apples to regulate blood sugar and insulin in a group of healthy people. […]

(Natural News) Hypertension can be managed without the need to take expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, consume as many naturally nutritious foods in their unprocessed state to help maintain your blood pressure at healthy levels. Dark chocolate contains flavanols that lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive and pre-hypertensive patients. It also has procyanidins that […]

(Natural News) Good news for coffee drinkers: U.S. researchers have found two compounds in coffee — caffeine and EHT — work together to prevent Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia. Recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings suggest that these compounds may potentially be used as a natural way […]

(Natural News) Add as much coriander to your meals as you possibly can. Not only does it help bring out the flavor of other spices, but the dried seeds of the cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a superfood that supports the normal functions of the cardiovascular, digestive, metabolic, and respiratory systems. People who consume at least a […]

(Natural News) PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that often occurs after a person witnessed or experienced a terrifying event. People with PTSD often experience psychophysiological symptoms such as a pounding heart. Researchers from Japan suggest that this particular symptom may be improved by taking fish oil supplements and eating more foods […]

(Natural News) Cocoa butter is most commonly used for making chocolate. It is the fat extracted from cocoa beans. This means that it is vegan and dairy-free, making it much healthier than regular butter. Cocoa butter offers a myriad of health benefits. Cocoa butter is good for the heart. Research has shown that plant-derived saturated fats are […]

(Natural News) Coming down with a cold is an experience not a lot of people want. Unfortunately, it’s one that they often get. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults are affected by the common cold up to three times each year, with children having more incidents. It’s also one of […]