(Natural News) Most people think that growing old means forgetting more things. However, there are cases wherein this indicates the onset of more sinister diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. For an average American, the risk of developing these diseases stands at a whopping 45 percent once they reach 85 years old. This highlights the importance of taking […]

(Natural News) If you want to improve your triglyceride and cholesterol levels, eat almonds every day. Earlier studies have shown that almonds provide a lot of health benefits, such as preventing heart disease. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that eating almonds regularly can improve lipid profiles and body composition. In the study, researchers […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found a new healthy snack to any diet. A new study from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) finds that nuts can prevent obesity, as reported by The Daily Mail. The researchers, gathering data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and […]

(Natural News) Many misconceptions surround superfoods: cost, convenience, and familiarity. Australian publication Taste.com.au has listed 100 superfoods that can easily found in your local grocery stores and kitchen pantries. These superfoods are also budget-friendly, which means you don’t have to break the bank just to eat healthy. We have listed some of the more affordable superfoods. Top 10 incredibly affordable superfoods Quinoa — […]

(Natural News) Your body can be compared to an extremely complex machine. For it to function normally and keep itself safe from potential threats, such as disease, it needs to take nutrients from your environment, specifically, through your diet. Quercetin is one of the many natural chemicals you obtain from eating plants. Although not as […]

(Natural News) Once deemed unhealthy due to being high in fat, nuts are now viewed as anything but. It’s these fats, along with many other essential nutrients, that have made nuts a staple in the diets of many health-conscious individuals. Nuts may be small but they pack an impressive nutritional punch. Though the nutritional values […]

(Natural News) Contrary to what most people believe, finding a snack that sates your hunger while being good for your body isn’t hard at all. Take the pecan, for example. Pecans are used in a wide variety of food products, most notable of which is pecan pie, a Thanksgiving favorite. But if you are concerned […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be prevented by consuming a variety of nuts. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people who consumed tree nuts, peanuts, and walnuts had a decreased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, as compared to those who do not eat nuts at all. […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is known to be among the healthiest of diets with a lower incidence of chronic disease and greater longevity. It is considered a “gold standard” in healthy eating. Traditional Mediterranean diets (MedDiet) are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, a condition that overlaps with depression. The following study, which […]

(Natural News) Pecans are so much more than the main ingredient for pecan pie. For one, they are packed with essential nutrients that help protect us against cardiovascular disease (CVD). Referred to as Carya illinoinensis in scientific literature, pecans are a member of the Juglandaceae family, which makes it a relative of the hickory and […]