(Natural News) Plant-based and vegan diets are becoming more and more popular due to their many health benefits. A study published in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care found that these types of diets are especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes. The review also suggests that diabetics who switch to plant-based or vegan […]

(Natural News) Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) is one of the stalwarts of traditional Chinese medicine that found new uses in modern times. Many studies are now confirming its therapeutic effectiveness against certain types of cancer. In the West, the fruit serves as an alternative sweetener that is much healthier than processed sugar. It is believed to decrease bad cholesterol and alleviate the symptoms […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a major problem for many people across the world. It is an issue in both developed as well as developing countries, and it directly leads to millions of deaths every single year. Now, a group of researchers successfully looked into the potential of ethanolic extract from Cosmos caudatus Kunth leaf (EECCL) […]

(Natural News) Everyone should try to add some chili peppers into his or her diet. Not only does the spice turn an ordinary or even boring meal into a literally mouthwatering treat, but consuming a large amount of the spice could help you live a healthier and longer life. The fruit of the Capsicum genus is a very popular spice […]

(Natural News) Chopping onions can make you cry, but it’s a sacrifice worth making because onions can give a dish an incredible boost of flavor. But did you know that eating red onions offers various health benefits and that they can help you manage your blood sugar? Raw vs. cooked red onions According to Haley Hooks, a […]

(Natural News) For many people, nutrition is more about calories than it is about vitamins and minerals. But as science continues to demonstrate, nutritional status is dependent on far more than just the amount of energy you consume. The medical and pharma industries, alongside Big Food, have been working to downplay the necessity of good […]

(Natural News) Your body needs some amount of sodium chloride or salt to function properly, but due to how easy it is to add salt to flavor your food, it can be just as easy to end up consuming too much of it. The unhealthy quantities of salt in your body can risk interfering with […]

(Natural News) The human body needs zinc to remain healthy. A study published in the journal Nature Chemistry suggests that the nutritional benefits of zinc can be bolstered when combined with a natural compound found in chocolate and tea. In particular, the study suggests that the trace mineral zinc may help activate an organic molecule that can prevent oxidative stress, which is linked to aging […]

(Natural News) Vegan and vegetarian diets have been making the rounds in the mainstream food industry. A review suggests that people with diabetes may benefit from adhering to a vegan or vegetarian diet. The review, published in the journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, reports that following a plant-based diet may help improve both their […]

(Natural News) People with metabolic syndrome may want to consider adhering to a Mediterranean diet, a widely known low-calorie diet. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care suggests that following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet, in combination with regular physical activity, is more effective in helping in weight loss and improving cardiovascular risk in the […]