(Natural News) The lure of a calorie-free sweetener is hard to beat; after all, who doesn’t want to have their cake and eat it, too? The promise of zero-calorie beverages and lower-calorie baked goods that come along with sugar substitutes are often convincing enough on their own for the calorie-conscious among us. But studies have […]

(Natural News) Our ancestors knew about the benefits of avocado, one of the oldest food plants in Mexico. The natives of Mexico treated avocado as both a food and medicine. The Aztecs used avocado leaves, seed, seed oil, and fruit pulp treat various diseases. They made tea out of the leaves and took them as […]

(Natural News) An investigation has revealed that Chinese fast food, which contains “harmful amounts of salt,” should come with a health warning. Campaigners in Britain revealed that favorites like sweet and sour chicken and egg fried rice are some of the worst offenders. Action on Salt, the group of specialists that carried out the investigation, urged health authorities to set […]

(Natural News) Pectin, a soluble fiber usually found in fruits, can lower cholesterol levels, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study review was carried out by researchers from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and it comes in line with the thought that soluble fibers can lower blood […]

(Natural News) For some people, one of the worst things that could happen to them is to get stuck in a remote area. Thoughts of rural living come to mind – grazing cattle on the pasture, growing your own produce, and pretty much eating the same thing every day. However, this “peasant-style” diet could actually be healthier […]

(Natural News) There aren’t many things that are older than our love for sweet potatoes. It’s been going on for over 10,000 years, and despite its unassuming looks, it is found in over 100 countries, where it has fed countless people the world over. Sweet potatoes have been domesticated since the prehistoric times, according to […]

(Natural News) Many consumers go out of their way to avoid buying products from China, especially when it comes to food, thanks to their shoddy safety record and the country’s widespread pollution problems. People often scrutinize the labels of the foods and other products they buy to ensure they don’t come from China. Now, the […]

(Natural News) Parents might give their infants soy-based formula because of a lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or other feeding problems, but a new study shows this could be a case of trading one problem for another. According to research that was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, infants who consume soy-based formula […]

(Natural News) It may be an understatement to say there is a large scale sugar addiction in the world today. It seems we like everything sweeter, and are willing to overlook the health consequences to satisfy our sweet tooth. Back in the early 1800’s, the average American consumed about 9 grams of sugar a day. […]

(Natural News) Prepackaged salads are a godsend for those of us who are too busy to prepare our own healthy meals. They offer vitamin- and mineral-rich fruits and vegetables in a convenient package – what’s not to love? Well, unfortunately, therein lies the problem. Prepackaged salads and their greens are convenient, but are they as […]