(Natural News) In the world of sports nutrition, a whey smoothie or energy bar isn’t an uncommon sight. It is used to boost muscle strength and decrease levels of the hormone ghrelin, which controls hunger cravings. Whey protein is produced from milk. It is the pure milk protein without all the fat and sugars. Whey […]

(Natural News) Stress affects your body both physically and mentally. It can affect your sleep quality and even increase your risk of certain health conditions, say researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). In their study, which was published in the American Journal of Cardiology, they reported that stress can cause heart damage equivalent to smoking five cigarettes. The researchers […]

(Natural News) Many people see eggs as the villains of the grocery cooler. One moment nutritionists are touting them for their health benefits, and the next they’re saying they’re bad for us. This controversy comes from the general belief that eggs raise cholesterol which may lead to a heart disease. Previous research has linked regular […]

(Natural News) There’s nothing quite like grabbing a handful of fresh berries for a delicious and healthy snack. These tiny yet unassuming superfoods are bursting with flavor and provide a multitude of health benefits in a way that artificially flavored snacks can never truly match. There is little doubt that berries are some of the healthiest foods that […]

(Natural News) Fad diets aside, the ketogenic (keto), Mediterranean, and vegan diets are often considered the best ones for improving heart health. The vegan diet The vegan diet focuses primarily on vegetables and eliminates all meat and animal products. Dr. Kim Williams, a cardiologist at Rush University Medical Center, explained that substituting animal protein with plant protein can help […]

(Natural News) Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits on earth. The ruby red, delicious, and nutrient-dense pomegranate arils are loaded with powerful polyphenols, a class of antioxidants that have an incredible impact on human health. Pomegranate juice is a sweet, antioxidant powerhouse that’s said to be better than red wine and green tea when it […]

(Natural News) Heart and arterial diseases plague the planet, especially with people’s lifestyle habits today. Many medical experts recommend foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help the cardiovascular system, but they never explained why they’re good for you. Fortunately, researchers found that omega-3 fatty acids have chemical components that protect heart cells from death […]

(Natural News) If you are often having problems with your urinary system, you should consider eating cranberries on a regular basis. The fruit contains phytochemicals that can prevent harmful bacteria from causing urinary tract infection. Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (Rutgers NJAES) researcher Amy Howell explained that cranberries occupies an important place in the […]

(Natural News) Research shows that beetroot (Beta vulgaris) may improve both physical health and brain health. A review published in HerbalGram looked at the benefits of beetroot and how it may help support body systems, such as cardiovascular health and cognitive function. In recent years, beetroot has emerged as a promising exercise performance supplement ingredient. […]

(Natural News) Magnesium can make a good cause for being the most vital nutrient for supporting cardiovascular health — making it worrisome that almost half of all Americans are deficient when it comes to getting their daily dose of the nutrient. If you do not have enough magnesium in your body, you can become more prone to various […]