(Natural News) Habitual tea drinkers have a reason to rejoice: Research has found that drinking tea every day may increase a person’s life span.  According to a prospective cohort study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, drinking tea three or more times a week helps improve cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of death from all causes. Chinese researchers […]

(Natural News) Microgreens are often confused with sprouts and vice versa. But there are distinct differences between the two, as well as some notable similarities. Both microgreens and sprouts are rich in nutrients and powerful compounds. Both foods also confer a number of health benefits. But is one food better than the other? Read on […]

(Natural News) A recent study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that pomegranate peel extract contains bioactive compounds that have potential antibacterial activity. The study’s findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Pomegranate fruit peel is considered an agricultural waste product. However, it is a rich source of polyphenols like punicalins, punicalagins and ellagic acids. […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are among the most well-known and best-loved superfoods on the planet. Aside from being a delicious and versatile food ingredient, blueberries also provide plenty of essential nutrients and disease-fighting phytonutrients. For instance, research suggests that blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all plant-based foods. Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, a […]

(Natural News) A new documentary — free to the public at Brighteon.com — explains how lock downs, contact tracing, fear of the air and fear of human contact are a waste of time, energy and thought. The documentary puts hysteria aside and taps into the science of virus infections — why it is more important to address […]

(Natural News) Brightly colored fruits aren’t just for looks. These appetizing fruits are packed with beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols that are responsible for both their vibrant hues and their many health benefits. Blue fruits are no exception, with most of them being filled with polyphenol compounds called anthocyanins. More than giving these fruits their blue […]

(Natural News) Concentrated extracts of blackberries might be a safe and potent treatment for patients of smoke-related diseases, according to Gloria Salazar, an associate professor of nutrition at Florida State University. For her most recent and ongoing research, the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program of the Florida Department of Health conferred Salazar a grant of […]

(Natural News) Polyphenols are active plant compounds whose health-promoting activities are well-documented by studies. These secondary metabolites are produced by plants to boost their defenses against ultraviolet radiation and pathogens, indicating that they are natural antioxidants and antimicrobials. But these beneficial properties of polyphenols are not only applicable to plants. Multiple studies suggest that these compounds – […]

(Natural News) Spanish researchers evaluated the antimicrobial activity of red wine and polyphenol-rich enological extracts against periodontal pathogens, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Fusobacterium nucleatum, as well as total bacteria growing in an in vitro oral biofilm static model. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Previous studies show that […]

(Natural News) Tea is a widely popular aromatic beverage that is consumed around the world. In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN) claims that tea is the most widely consumed beverage worldwide, second only to water. But this beverage is more than just a drink to warm you up during cold […]