(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that consumption of chokeberries (Aronia Mitschurinii) can lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in people with elevated blood pressure. In the study, researchers from Finland looked at the effects of chokeberries on the health of people with untreated mild hypertension. Earlier studies have shown […]

(Natural News) Kombucha is the term for tea that has undergone fermentation and sweetening. While it is not for consumption by everyone, it is generally safe and offers plenty of health benefits. The fermented beverage is made from black tea, green tea, or white tea. A sweetener is added, followed by a symbiotic culture of […]

(Natural News) Chocolates are some of the world’s best-loved sweets. They’re a comfort food for some and a guilty pleasure for others. But no matter how or why you choose to eat chocolates, you should know that they’re doing you more good than just making you feel happy or satisfying your cravings. According to a 2018 study published in The […]

(Natural News) A new animal study lent additional credence to earlier findings that a diet rich in fatty foods can harm the cardiovascular health of young people. It showed that both male and female rats of the same age developed high blood pressure after subsisting on a high-fat diet for just one month. Researchers at […]

(Natural News) People could cut their risk of dying early due to cardiovascular disease by up to half if they ate more nutritious food, announced a recently published study. The research went on to recommend increasing the amount of whole grains and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids in a diet in order to live longer and […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that juice extracted from Baccaurea angulata, a plant native to Malaysia and locally called belimbing dayak, can help improve symptoms of hypercholesterolemia. The findings were published in Nutrition Research. The study built on previous evidence that demonstrated the health benefits of B. angulata fruit juice. In this study, the researchers looked at whether B. […]

(Natural News) High cholesterol and oxidative stress are primary contributors to many heart problems, including atherosclerosis. In addition to adhering to a healthy diet and exercising regularly, another thing you can do to keep your cholesterol levels at bay is to consume cholesterol-lowering herbs. In a new study, researchers from Morocco suggest basil (Ocimum basilicum), which […]

(Natural News) Bone broth is nutritious, and it’s easy to digest when you’re sick. But according to a study, bone broth doesn’t just warm you up on a cold day or help you feel better when you have a cold; broth made from ham bone can also boost your heart health. The study, which was published in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China compiled the latest information about the health benefits and underlying functional mechanisms of mushroom nutraceuticals. Their review, published in Food Science and Human Wellness, listed the important components of mushrooms and their medicinal properties. Bioactive nutraceuticals that can be found in mushrooms include proteins, polysaccharides, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tocopherols, ergosterols, […]

(Natural News) Fried food is a guilty pleasure for many people, but it’s scientifically proven to be bad for your overall health. In fact, according to a study, eating fried chicken and fried fish could increase your risk of premature death. The study, which was published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), was headed by a […]