(Natural News) The populations of many developed countries are aging rapidly. As people age, their energy requirement decreases, but their micronutrient requirement increases. Hence they need a more nutrient-dense diet to meet their nutritional needs. To find out which component of a diet – conventional foods, fortified foods, or dietary supplements – could adequately supply the needs of the elderly, a team of European […]

(Natural News) Chickpeas offer a natural way to control weight and prevent obesity. Eating the legume is an excellent way to reduce food cravings since it increases satiety. Furthermore, chickpeas have a lot of nutrients that support the digestive system and prevent heart disease. The legume contains considerable amounts of soluble fiber. Foods with plenty of fiber provide more fullness. […]

(Natural News) If you’re struggling to lose weight, it might be time to add liver- and gut-cleansing foods to your diet. By eating certain kinds of nutritious foods, you can boost your body’s detoxification process. According to Dr. Charles Passler, a nutritionist based in New York, a healthy liver can take toxins, turn them into a […]

(Natural News) Fibroids are a common health condition for women: Up to 80 percent will develop one during their lifetime. However, for something that occurs for most women, most are in the dark on what fibroids really are and how these could be treated – and even prevented. It’s a good thing Mother Nature has […]

(Natural News) A Finnish study found that men could improve their chances of avoiding Type 2 diabetes by eating eggs every day. Eggs could lower the levels of two chemicals associated with the risk of developing metabolic disease. Earlier experiments determined that regular consumption of eggs could enhance insulin resistance by improving the effectiveness of the hormone at metabolizing glucose. Other […]

(Natural News) Lentils are nutritious legumes. If you’re looking for a delicious recipe that includes lentils, try making a French lentil and fennel salad that offers many health benefits. The recipe for this fennel, lentil, and salmon salad comes from Rosie Daykin’s cookbook “Let Me Feed You.” You can make this easy-to-follow recipe if you have […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine looked at the beneficial effects of food therapy on controlling hypertension or high blood pressure. The study was conducted by Ping Zou, a researcher at Nipissing University in Canada. This paper sums up basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the principles of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of South China, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, and Beijing Anzhen Hospital of Capital Medical University reviewed existing evidence on the ability of red yeast rice and its related products in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). They published their […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Fujian Normal University, Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital, and The University of Hong Kong looked at the anti-cancer activity of a compound in aged garlic called S-allylmercaptocysteine (SAMC) in a review of studies. They published their findings in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Daily consumption of food supplements with anti-cancer potential […]

(Natural News) Did you know that probiotics or “good” bacteria can do more than boost your digestive health? If you suffer from inflammation, you can ease your condition by consuming certain kinds of fermented foods. According to Ali Miller, a registered dietitian and author of “The Anti-Anxiety Diet,” you can improve your gut health and mood […]