(Natural News) “Sugar-free” artificial sweeteners might not be a healthier alternative to sugar after all. On the contrary, it can trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a recent animal study showed. Published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it revealed that Splenda, a type of zero-calorie artificial sweetener, exacerbated gut inflammation in mice with Crohn’s disease. […]

(Natural News) Most commercially available foods contain high amounts of sugar. Sugar isn’t necessarily unhealthy, as most fruits and vegetables contain a considerable amount of fructose, a natural sugar. But refined sugar, that is, the sugar that is typically added to pastries, desserts, sodas and energy drinks, contains “empty” calories that do not benefit the […]

(Natural News) Cutting the caloric equivalent of a pizza might help improve one’s biomarkers for metabolic syndrome such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is according to recent findings by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina. The results of the […]

(Natural News) As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at […]

(Natural News) In a bid to have the healthiest pregnancy possible, thereby providing a growing baby with the optimal conditions for good health, many moms-to-be make drastic lifestyle changes, including cutting out caffeine and certain types of cheeses, eating the healthiest possible foods, and exercising regularly. One of the most common changes expecting mothers make […]

(Natural News) Whether or not your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, one thing is for sure, if you eat all the wrong “food stuff,” it may not matter how often or how hard you work out, because you could be in for a rude awakening. One third of all Americans are considered overweight […]

(Natural News) Having healthy arteries is vital to prevent chronic diseases like coronary artery disease. The hardening of arteries, or arterial stiffness, is a risk factor for heart disease and even death. However, the causes of arterial stiffening are not well understood. Fortunately, a recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension identified key lifestyle factors that […]

(Natural News) People who want to lose weight might want to think twice before drinking so-called “low-calorie” or “zero-calorie” sweetened drinks, especially since it’s not that different from regular sweetened drinks, according to a recent study in Pediatric Obesity. In their paper, researchers from George Washington University (GW) in Washington D.C. revealed that children and teens who drank low-calorie sweetened beverages […]

(Natural News) People gain weight throughout the year due to various holidays and celebrations where there are many tempting snacks that you can binge-eat. If you want to maintain a healthy weight during your vacation or during work lunch breaks, it’s time to improve your eating habits. Weight gain is common during the winter holidays […]

(Natural News) Tea is a healthy — and comforting — drink, but adding too much sugar can ruin its health benefits. Researchers from University College London and the University of Leeds recommend tea drinkers to skip the sugar next time: It will not affect their enjoyment of the drink and will help lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes. Sugar […]