(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes is on the rise, but this chronic disease can be prevented with the help of dietary and lifestyle changes. A study published in the journal Food & Function suggested that eating apples and pears can cut your risk of this dreaded disease. Researchers at Zhejiang University in China carried out […]

(Natural News) Researchers found another medicinal plant that can help lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels: the Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), also known as amla. The researchers conducted a study to examine the efficacy of the Indian gooseberry in individuals with dyslipidemia, or abnormal lipid levels. For this purpose, the Indian researchers recruited 98 participants […]

(Natural News) A multi-university study from Japan noted that consuming dietary proteins rich in cystine can regulate plasma mercaptalbumin levels, based on animal studies. The results of the study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. In rats, the quantity of dietary protein directly influences the oxidized/reduced state of plasma albumin. However, how the quality of dietary […]

(Natural News) A review led by universities in Taiwan laid out the state of cordyceps research in the country, as well as potential challenges and opportunities. Their results were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. In Taiwan, cordyceps is well-regarded for its multiple biological properties. These include being an anti-tumor, immunomodulating, antioxidant, and a […]

(Natural News) Just about everyone is familiar with Popeye, the sailor who packs a spinach-powered punch. It’s also a trick that parents (and grandparents) have used for decades to convince their children to eat their vegetables. It turns out, there’s truth behind those colossal punches. Spinach, according to multiple studies, offers a bevy of health benefits – […]

(Natural News) A recent study from South Korea’s Mokpo National University revealed that Caulerpa okamurae can be used for managing obesity and its accompanying metabolic disorders. The research was published in the journal Nutrition Research. Researchers have identified seaweeds as potential anti-obesity agents. In Japan, China, South Korea, and Australia, people have long consumed seaweed, especially that of the Caulerpa […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Nutrition identified two potential ingredients for fortified bread. In the multi-university study, researchers looked at byproducts from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) and seaweeds as potential ingredients for fortified flour. Researchers studied seven types of seaweed to determine which was optimum for breadmaking. The results […]

(Natural News) Did you know that eating sweets before bed can negatively impact the quality of your sleep? In turn, this can affect your energy levels and leave you feeling exhausted the next day. However, if you really need a way to indulge your sweet tooth at night, there is a natural alternative you can […]

(Natural News) One great way to maintain peak physical condition is to engage in a lot of regular exercise, but during intense physical activity, your muscles use up their glycogen energy stores. What you eat after your workout can have a great impact on how quickly your body can replenish its depleted energy levels. It can also significantly affect how […]

(Natural News) The key to having a healthy mind and body is eating nutritious foods like fruits, nuts and seeds, vegetables, and lean meat. But did you know that certain superfoods even offer anti-aging benefits? Data suggest that diet significantly affects a person’s lifespan. Make positive lifestyle changes and consume more of these delicious and […]