(Natural News) Noodles and pasta are filling, but eating them too frequently may be bad for your health, especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight. If you love regular noodles but want to use a healthier ingredient, try cooking with shirataki noodles, a low-carb superfood. Shirataki noodles, a low-carb superfood Shirataki noodles are becoming […]

(Natural News) Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that comes from natural sources such as lily bulbs or konjac. According to a study, glucomannan can also promote gut health in people who follow a high-fat diet. The study was published in the journal Nutrition Research and it was conducted by researchers from the Institution of Life Sciences and Nutrition and Fuji Women’s University in […]

(Natural News) According to a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, taking the natural dietary fiber glucomannan may improve the digestive health of individuals who consume fatty foods. Researchers from Japan tested the dietary fiber’s effectiveness on rat models for the study.  The researchers previously found that consuming lily bulbs, a type of food that contains glucomannan, helps balance gut […]

(Natural News) There are many supplements appearing in the market claiming to be the next best dietary aid. Adding to the long list is the natural dietary fiber called glucomannan. It is sourced from the roots of the Japanese elephant yam or Konjac and is commonly used in Asia as a food thickener or medicine. […]

(Natural News) Obesity and overweight are serious problems the world over, but a study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine may have revealed an unlikely ally in garcinia cambogia, with results indicating that it can help in weight loss. The study, led by researchers from the University of Cordoba in Spain, looked at the effects of garcinia […]