(Natural News) Chocolate is a decadent food often associated with sweet desserts and snacks. Many people love the rich taste of chocolate and the feelings of happiness and pleasure it stimulates. Although considered a superfood – dark chocolate, that is – chocolate contains lots of calories, which can make you gain weight. On the other hand, it […]

(Natural News) Resveratrol has long been hailed as a miracle worker, especially when it comes to lowering blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure. According to numerous studies, this plant compound from the skin of red grapes is responsible for the heart benefits conferred by red wine. Resveratrol has also been linked to neuroprotection, particularly against age-related cognitive decline. […]

(Natural News) Buckwheat, despite what its name suggests, is neither a cereal nor wheat product. It’s a fruit seed that comes from the buckwheat plant (Fagopyrum esculentum), and it is more closely related to rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat belongs to a food group commonly called pseudocereals – seeds that are consumed similarly to grains but don’t grow […]

(Natural News) It is becoming increasingly clear that food is some of the best medicine that exists. We know that eating right can prevent many common diseases, and dietary improvements can alleviate illness as well. Have you ever wondered what would happen if people were prescribed healthy foods the way they are prescribed medicine? A […]

(Natural News) Beans may not grow into a massive beanstalk that reaches the land of the giants up in the sky, but they are amazing superfoods for people with diabetes as they help keep blood sugar levels in check. These legumes top the list of diabetic superfoods recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Their antioxidant, […]

(Natural News) Sepsis is a severe condition caused by an untreated infection. This infection can deprive organs of the body of blood and oxygen, causing damage and blood pressure to drop dangerously low. When this happens, a person experiences septic shock, a complication that can prove fatal. In 2002, a global initiative known as the Surviving Sepsis […]

(Natural News) Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) are one of the most popular snacks available. Raw, roasted, salted, or chocolate-coated – these native South American legumes are also known for their health benefits, especially when it comes to the heart. Peanuts can improve heart health in many ways. Peanuts can lower cholesterol levels. Peanuts contain more monounsaturated and […]

(Natural News) When it comes to superfoods, corn may be the last thing most people think of. After all, it is one of the most genetically modified crops in the States. But locally grown, organic corn does have nutritional benefits, and researchers from the University of Illinois developed new kinds of purple corn (Zea mays L.) to […]

(Natural News) Coronary artery disease (CAD) is characterized by cholesterol buildup (atherosclerosis) in the arteries that eventually blocks the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. CAD is the leading cause of death around the world; hence, its treatment is considered a priority. In a recent study published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, Chinese researchers investigated the effectiveness […]

(Natural News) Resveratrol is a polyphenolic plant compound known for its antioxidant activities. It is commonly found in the skin of red grapes and used as a supplement due to its health benefits. Aside from lowering blood pressure, resveratrol is also praised for its ability to protect brain function and lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels. In a […]