(Natural News) If you’ve had a long and tiring day at work, a plate of comforting food can improve your mood. But instead of indulging in junk food that can make you overweight, snack on some mood-boosting and nutrient-rich superfoods instead. Even fresh food can’t function as a miracle cure, but following a diet full of fresh […]

(Natural News) Pickling is a handy skill to have, especially when SHTF – and you don’t need expensive equipment or a large work area to start pickling. Pickling can easily extend the shelf life of many perishable food items like fruits or vegetables. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com.) Pickling, one of the oldest methods of food preservation, involves submerging your food of […]

(Natural News) Our ancestors survived, not so much because of plants, but because of fish. This was revealed in a recent University of Helsinki study that examined the diet of people buried in Northern Finland’s Ii Hamina cemetery from the 15th to the 17th centuries. The researchers examined the isotopes in the deceased persons’ bones. Isotopes […]

(Natural News) There are many ways to tell how healthy your gut is. Researchers from Spain suggest that you can determine your gut’s health by how well it absorbs and metabolizes polyphenols. Analyzing stool samples from 71 older people, they observed that certain chemicals associated with the consumption of polyphenol-rich foods could potentially be used as markers of […]

(Natural News) Food security is a global issue these days, and many experts are currently finding ways to solve the crisis. Many African countries and other developing countries in the world are experiencing high rates of malnutrition and nutrient deficiency due to the lack of stable and affordable sources of food. The best way to […]

(Natural News) New research that was published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition shows that diets that contained ample amounts of plant-based foods result in a lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases. The study noted that the intake of vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, fruits, and nuts can have a “protective” effect for cardiometabolic diseases, which are […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research suggests that ginger (Zingiber officinale) rhizome can help relieve or prevent coughs without causing an addictive effect. For thousands of years, ginger rhizome has been used in traditional medicine for fever, bronchial asthma, and cough. However, the active principle of the formulation has not yet […]

(Natural News) A recent study made by researchers from Tohoku University in Japan revealed that citrus lovers are less likely to develop age-related cognitive impairment and dementia. In the study, which appeared in the Journal of Nutrition, the team found that older people who eat oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes, among others, can reduce their risk […]

(Natural News) Probiotics promote digestive health. But according to a study, probiotics can also help lower your risk of developing breast cancer. The study results were published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology in collaboration with the American Society for Microbiology. Probiotics and breast cancer prevention Probiotics are associated with an improved digestive and […]

(Natural News) Since the common cold and the flu both have similar symptoms, it’s important to know which is which so you can use the most effective remedies when you’re feeling under the weather. Listed below are several science-backed natural remedies that can protect you from the common cold. Follow a rainbow-colored diet A diet full […]