(Natural News) Barley is one of the most commonly used grains in the field of agriculture, and the main reason for that is because it has proven itself useful for all kinds of purposes time and again. Now a team of researchers have developed a method of maximizing its use even further. They’ve created something […]

(Natural News) Being obese and following a high-fat diet make for a deadly combination that may increase the risk of prostate cancer metastasis, according to a set of studies published in the journals Nature Genetics and Nature Communications. A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) examined mice models of prostate cancer as part of the […]

(Natural News) Oats (Avena sativa) are whole grains that are commonly eaten for breakfast as oatmeal, which is made by boiling oats in water or milk. Oatmeal is also known as porridge. Oats are often included in the ingredients in making muffins, granola bars, cookies and other baked goods. Oats are among the most nutrient-rich foods you […]

(Natural News) If you want your child to be accustomed to spicy foods and other strong flavors, start eating these foods while breastfeeding, doctors suggest. This is contrary to the myth that eating spicy foods, such as chili, while breastfeeding will cause excessive gas and fussiness in babies. Jennifer Wider, medical adviser for the Society […]

(Natural News) Grocery stores are full of products proclaiming their gluten-free status, and this has prompted many people to believe that this is somehow a desirable quality from a health standpoint. While that’s certainly the case if you have a true allergy to gluten in the form of Celiac disease, it’s important that you don’t […]

(Natural News) Ephedra alata, a plant widely used in traditional folk medicine in Palestine, takes center stage as researchers explore its potential medical uses. The paper, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, analyzed the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of the wild E. alata plant. Ephedra alata in traditional medicine A member […]

(Natural News) A license agreement between Nestlé and Spanish biotech firm Biosearch SA will see the food giant using a breast milk probiotic strain in one of its supplements, a Nutra Ingredients article reported.  According to the report, Biosearch SA recently licensed Nestlé group subsidiary Nestec SA to take hold of the global marketing of Biosearch Life’s Lactobacillus fermentum LC40 […]

(Natural News) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently updated its recommendations for the tolerable daily intake (TDI) for 3-MCPD, a contaminant commonly found in refined vegetable oils and fats. The updated guidelines raised the TDI for the oil contaminant from only 0.8 micrograms per kilogram of body weight to 2.0 µg/kg bw. The current TDI is […]

(Natural News) GMOs have been getting a bad name for quite some time now, and it’s hardly surprising given the near-constant stream of evidence showing the harms caused by genetically engineered crops and the pesticides used on them. As people increasingly make an effort to avoid buying these products, Monsanto has come up with a […]

(Natural News) Bread, an essential food for survival, is a staple in most diets. It’s a ubiquitous feature in most food stores, but baking your own bread at home is a healthier option. Here are some easy-to-make bread recipes that you can make at home. (h/t to Survivopedia.com) Basic white bread – This bread is […]