(Natural News) Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of cucurbits or gourds, is also called winter or pumpkin squash. A good source of vitamin C, butternut squash is also rich in carotenoids and minerals. Butternut squash has complex carbohydrates and significant amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, and riboflavin. The gourd also contains carotenoids like […]

(Natural News) Giving fish oil supplements to children helps improve their reading and comprehension performance, Swedish experts report. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg examined 154 children who were either given the fish oil supplement Equazen or a placebo pill. Study data revealed that the children who received fish oil supplements exhibited a 64 percent improvement in […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found a new healthy snack to any diet. A new study from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) finds that nuts can prevent obesity, as reported by The Daily Mail. The researchers, gathering data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and […]

(Natural News) Postmenopausal women who are having a hard time maintaining their weight may want to try following the Paleolithic diet. Doing so decreases their risks of cardiovascular diseases and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. “The results are remarkable. Despite giving the women free reigns to an unlimited intake, the weight loss was […]

(Natural News) The creamy and versatile avocado is a popular superfood for a reason. When eaten in moderate amounts, avocados can help keep your heart in good shape. Avocados contain unsaturated or “good” fats that can help boost cardiovascular health. Avocados also contain fiber and biologically active components of plants called phytochemicals that offer various […]

(Natural News) A combination of bitter kola (Garcinia kola) and garlic (Allium sativum) extracts may contain antimicrobial properties, according to researchers from the University of Nigeria. The study, which as published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, was conducted to investigate the effects of the plants’ extracts on known respiratory pathogens when […]

(Natural News) Have you ever sneezed while petting a dog? Does your nose feel stuffy when someone hands you a beautiful bouquet of flowers? If you’ve answered yes to one or both of these questions, you may have nasal allergies. Nasal allergies refer to the hypersensitive reactions of individuals to normally harmless substances. Anyone can […]

(Natural News) Some uncommon knowledge that doctors don’t want you to know: You can treat sinusitis naturally. The nasal condition, characterized by the inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses, affects 35 million Americans every year. This translates to an average of four missed work days a year and about $11 billion paid for treatment annually in […]

(Natural News) Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the U.S. To prevent hypertension, a study suggests eating more yogurt regularly. The study, which was published in the Journal of Hypertension, assessed the effect of […]

(Natural News) It’s no wonder carrots are a staple of most salads and dishes around the world, cakes included. Eating just one carrot a day can provide a person will multiple benefits, chief of which is maintaining excellent eye health. The common carrot, also known by its scientific name of Daucus carota subsp. sativus, is a member of the carotenoid family. Like […]