(Natural News) Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii), also known as luo han guo, is a small, green, round fruit native to China. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine for various healing purposes, and researchers continue to explore the potential health benefits associated with this fruit. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College assessed the anti-aging effects of monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) in a mouse model. The findings of the study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Monk fruit, also known as luo han guo […]

(Natural News) Eating healthier doesn’t mean depriving yourself of your favorite foods. It just means making better food choices and eating what you want in moderation. If you have a sweet tooth, you can replace sugar or sugar substitutes with monk fruit sweetener. This sweetener is derived from monk fruit or luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii), a […]

(Natural News) Monk fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii) is one of the stalwarts of traditional Chinese medicine that found new uses in modern times. Many studies are now confirming its therapeutic effectiveness against certain types of cancer. In the West, the fruit serves as an alternative sweetener that is much healthier than processed sugar. It is believed to decrease bad cholesterol and alleviate the symptoms […]

(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. […]