(Natural News) Sweet potatoes may not be as popular as regular potatoes, which is too bad — since they’re packed with vitamins and minerals. One cup of sweet potatoes can provide more than 100 percent of the daily value of vitamin A. It’s also rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, and manganese. Both purple and […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are small, bluish-purple fruits that contain antioxidants called anthocyanins. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A linked daily consumption of 200 grams (g) of blueberries to improved blood pressure and blood vessel function. The blueberry plant is a small flowering shrub closely related to cranberries and huckleberries. It produces small, round fruits […]

(Natural News) Every time you send food into your body and absorb its composition into your bloodstream, the human genes are receiving critical instructions. For instance, the cells of the human body translate the DNA sequence from the protein molecules in food, ultimately to influence human gene expression. The right balance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, […]

(Natural News) Elderberries are an age-old remedy for various ailments. These naturally sweet berries rank among the most commonly used medicinal plants in the world. They are often taken in the form of juices, syrups, tinctures, lozenges, or teas. If you want to try a tasty, health-promoting beverage, elderberry tea is packed with antioxidants and […]

(Natural News) Eating fresh food is the key to keeping your heart healthy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and every year, heart disease causes one in four deaths. Cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, stroke, or […]

(Natural News) People have been sipping tea since time immemorial. Although the exact origin of this popular drink can no longer be traced, history credits the Chinese for brewing the first ever pot and for discovering its medicinal value. Today, the habit — or trend — of drinking tea is widespread, even in the West. […]

(Natural News) Nordic people are the happiest people on the planet. They consistently take the top spots in global rankings when it comes to happiness and life satisfaction. And in case you’re wondering, the term Nordic refers to anything that belongs to Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, or Sweden. These Northern European countries are known not only for […]

(Natural News) Our overall health relies heavily on the foods that we eat. In a multi-university study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from South Korea revealed that hesperetin, a compound present in citrus fruits, can prevent seizures caused by temporal lobe epilepsy. Understanding temporal lobe epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes […]

(Natural News) Breakfast is considered “the most important meal of the day,” but a thought-provoking review suggests that it might not always be the case. In fact, the article didn’t find strong evidence which supports the notions that skipping breakfast causes weight gain or that eating breakfast promotes weight loss. The review was conducted by researchers from Monash […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compiled comprehensive and up-to-date information on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Carthamus tinctorius, also known as safflower. Their review appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Safflower is a multifunctional cash crop. Its flowers and seeds are used extensively in folk medicine in China, […]