(Natural News) Oranges are one of the most nutritious fruits you can find. They are one of the most popular flavors in many beverages and desserts and a staple in kids’ lunchboxes, whether in the form of fruit or juice. But oranges are more than juices and pulps. When you think of oranges, you think […]

(Natural News) Chia seeds are versatile superfoods native to Central America. They are part of the mint family and are commonly mixed with other foods, such as breads and salads. They can also absorb significant amounts of water to make a jelly-like substance called chia gel. This gel makes it easier to mix them into recipes. The […]

(Natural News) Buckwheat, despite what its name suggests, is neither a cereal nor wheat product. It’s a fruit seed that comes from the buckwheat plant (Fagopyrum esculentum), and it is more closely related to rhubarb and sorrel. Buckwheat belongs to a food group commonly called pseudocereals – seeds that are consumed similarly to grains but don’t grow […]

(Natural News) Expectant mothers may find cranberries a beneficial addition to their diet to help protect against health complications associated with pregnancy. In a pilot study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, researchers from the University of California investigated the tolerability and effectiveness of a supplement containing cranberry extracts in addressing asymptomatic bacteriuria or ASB. They reported […]

(Natural News) One of the many natural ways to boost brain health is to eat the right kinds of food. And there’s a specific diet that can help keep your brain sharp and healthy – the aptly named “MIND” diet. The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed by a […]

(Natural News) The consumption of plant-based diets have become more common, and for good reason: Numerous studies have shown that plant foods and plant-based nutrients support overall health in many ways. One study has recently discovered a link between healthy plant-based diets and kidney health. Published in the April 2019 issue of the Clinical Journal […]

(Natural News) Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, the same tree where olive oil comes from. People in the Mediterranean region have used olive leaves as a staple in their diet and in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence has shown that the olive leaf extracts are a natural source of wellness […]

(Natural News) Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated […]

(Natural News) Oat bran is a piece of an oat grain (Avena sativa), which is harvested and processed to remove the inedible outer part of the grain. This leaves behind the oat groat, which sits below the inedible hull. Oat bran is the outer layer of the oat groat. Oat bran and oatmeal come from […]

(Natural News) The food you’re putting in your body can influence your health today and even later in life. A study in Neurology revealed that adhering to a heart-healthy diet – one that’s rich in fruits and vegetables; moderate in nuts, fish, and alcohol; and low in meat and full-fat dairy – is associated with better cognitive performance, […]