(Natural News) Consumption of sugar has been linked to various health problems, such as diabetes and cancer. New research revealed that consuming refined white sugar can increase your risk of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones that easily break. Researchers looked at the effects of table salt and white sugar on the development of […]

(Natural News) The next time you find coffee to be too bitter for your taste, sprinkle some cinnamon onto it. The spice makes for a much richer and healthier condiment than the usual cream, milk, or sugar used to blunt the strong taste of coffee. Coffee is widely consumed for a number of health benefits. […]

(Natural News) Sodas are generally considered bad for the health, and sodas that contain aspartame — commonly used in diet sodas — are even worse. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, it was revealed that long-term consumption of soft drinks and aspartame induces liver damage by dysregulating adipocytokines and inducing of hyperglycemia, […]

(Natural News) In a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers looked at the effect these drinks had on kidney health. They found that people who regularly consumed these beverages had an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages are drinks with added sugar such as soft drinks, […]

(Natural News) Artificial sweeteners may seem like safe sugar alternatives, but the truth is, they are also linked to negative side effects. In fact, a study revealed that artificial sweeteners can affect the balance of “good” bacteria in your microbiome. Unlike sugar, artificial sweeteners contain almost no calories. However, the latter is associated with various health […]

(Natural News) NASA researchers may have found a sweet surprise in outer space. Apparently, the inhospitable environs of space can produce sugar molecules. Better yet, this sugar is not any of the common ones found in foods; instead, it is the complex molecule found in the DNA of living organisms. In a recent experiment, the researchers replicated the conditions found in outer […]

(Natural News) For many of us, the word “granola” conjures up thoughts of healthy, nutritious food. However, it is one of the unhealthiest on-the-go or pre-workout snacks out there. Their stylish package, 100 percent natural claims, amazing antioxidant content, and superfood status usually make these treats the kings of the healthy snack aisle. But a […]

(Natural News) Humans are naturally wired to crave sugar because it plays an important role in survival. During ancient times, sugar was mostly available in the summertime. People during those times would indulge in it to store excess calories in the form of body fat to survive through the cold winter seasons. Today, however, sugar […]

(Natural News) Lots of dieters like to take “shortcuts” that they believe will help them continue to enjoy their favorite foods without getting too far off track from reaching their goals. However, it’s becoming increasingly clear that one very popular substitute – artificial sweeteners – isn’t really helping their weight loss efforts after all. A […]

(Natural News) You know that soda is bad for you, but how good are you at resisting it? You might not drink it every day, but maybe you allow yourself to indulge occasionally – perhaps when you’re having a burger. How bad can it be if you’re only doing it once in a while? The […]