(Natural News) Red peppers (Capsicum baccatum) do more than just adding spice to your life. A recent study by researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil showed that compounds found in red peppers have potent antiadhesive and antibiofilm activities. These are important for the treatment and prevention […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a global epidemic that affects more than 650 million adults in the world. If it isn’t managed properly, this condition can lead to the development of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease. This outcome is partially attributed to the high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) often associated with obesity. Although there are conventional […]

(Natural News) A study was recently conducted to find out the effect of different production and conservation factors on some properties of blueberries. Among the production factors that were considered in the experiment were cultivar (or a plant variety that has been cultivated via selective breeding, such as duke, bluecrop, and ozark blue) and modes […]

(Natural News) Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are used across the globe as an ingredient for spicy foods. Their hot pungent taste is attributed to a compound called capsaicin. However, there’s so much more to this compound than the kick that it gives to food. Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Shadan College of Pharmacy, and Geethanjali College of Pharmacy in India […]

(Natural News) Make your life a little less boring by using some paprika. This spice is produced from different varieties of Capsicum annuum peppers, including hot red chili peppers and sweet bell peppers. It is perfect for people who want just the right amount of spice since paprika is not as hot as crushed cayenne and jalapeno peppers. […]

(Natural News) Fenugreek tea is a highly nutritious drink that you should consider including in your diet. The therapeutic use of this herbal tea, which is made from the seeds of the fenugreek plant, can be traced back to ancient Egyptian and Chinese civilizations. Today, there is scientific evidence of its many health benefits, which […]

(Natural News) Add some spice to your emergency medical kit with cayenne peppers. This small but highly nutritious superfood packs a punch against various health problems. Some examples of its health benefits include the following: Stopping a stuffy nose — Cayenne peppers are effective against nasal congestion due to the common colds, flu, and allergies. It […]

(Natural News) There’s nothing better than some freshly picked, organic blueberries — they’re sweet, refreshing and a delightfully delicious treat. They are a great addition to just about any breakfast food, snack or salad — and are just as good by the handful. Blueberries are also known for their myriad of healthy attributes: They’re loaded […]

(Natural News) Mushrooms have been used in a variety of ways for many centuries, from food and medicine to religious rituals and even poison. In fact, one mushroom fungus, Penicillium, was used to develop the antibiotic penicillin that saves thousands of lives every year and turned the medical world on its head. People who can […]

(Natural News) Scientists have long known that depression can affect your body, but is it also possible that your physical health could be the cause of your depression? While there is no doubt that suffering from an illness like cancer or obesity can lead to depression, one big culprit could be a lot less obvious: […]