(Natural News) The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Plan (SNAP) currently offers low income families a cornucopia of junk foods, including candy, cookies, desserts, caffeinated beverages, soda pop, potato chips, and other processed foods that are stripped of their nutrients. This taxpayer-funded program is imprisoning low income families by making them sick, tired, weak, depressed, and susceptible […]

(Natural News) Research warns that a sedentary lifestyle coupled with a desk job can negatively affect your health and can even lead to an early death. Fortunately, a study conducted by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center says that staying active even if you sit most of the day can lower your risk of health problems. Findings suggest that 30 […]

(Natural News) It seems harmless to let your kids have a TV in their bedroom, but researchers warn that this privilege may actually be bad for them. According to a study, children younger than six who can watch films in their own space are more likely to be overweight. The study, which was published in the […]

(Natural News) Researchers came up with a list of drinks that could harm the kidneys if consumed in excessive quantities. They identified beer, sugary drinks, and two healthy types of beverages – fruit juices and tea – as potential causes of chronic kidney disease. The most egregious offenders were carbonated and sweetened fruit drinks. Guzzling these bubbly, sweet beverages on […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food revealed that supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), carnosine, and thiamine can lower blood sugar levels in obese individuals with diabetes. Additionally, it can reduce oxidative stress and inhibit platelet aggregation to provide greater cardiovascular protection. Researchers from Greece conducted a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial […]

(Natural News) When you eat junk food, you not only deprive your body of essential vitamins and nutrients, you also increase your risk of different health problems. According to a study, there may also be a link between food-related hardships and obesity, which could explain why there are more overweight individuals in certain areas across the […]

(Natural News) The obesity epidemic affects both young and old. According to a study, there could even be a connection between the use of antibiotics, antacids and obesity in children. The study, which was published in the British Society of Gastroenterology‘s (BSG) medical journal Gut, was a collaborative effort between researchers from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking for a fruit that won’t add to your weight and even help you lose fat, try cherries. Some people may be hesitant to eat cherries when they are trying to lose weight because these fruits are high in calories, containing 97 calories for every cup. However, cherries actually are not […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D improves muscle function and keeps your bones and teeth strong. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation could even promote weight loss in obese children. The researchers presented their study findings at the 57th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) meeting in Greece. Vitamin D supplementation and childhood obesity Childhood obesity is an epidemic […]

(Natural News) Private emails that were released in a shocking report show how Coca-Cola tried to manipulate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to influence policy on nutrition in ways that would benefit their products. The relationship between the soft drink maker and the public health agency could have negative consequences for the […]