(Natural News) Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it dissolves in fats and oil. It is absorbed by fat globules that travel through the small intestines and is distributed through the body in the bloodstream. Unlike water-soluble vitamins that do not stay in the body for long and cannot be stored, fat-soluble vitamins are […]

(Natural News) Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are an ubiquitous ingredient in many healthy dishes. Did you know that they come in different colors? According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science (JASHS), different-colored tomatoes offer certain health benefits. Tomatoes are complete superfoods Tomatoes help protect against free radicals and inflammation in […]

(Natural News) Shea butter is often used in skin care products because it has healing properties. But can it help lighten dark spots on your skin? What is shea butter? Shea butter refers to fat that has been extracted from the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) nuts. Shea butter can be either off-white or ivory-colored and it has […]

(Natural News) Papayas (Carica papaya) are sweet tropical fruits that are full of antioxidants. According to researchers, the beneficial fruits may also have antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties. Papayas are commonly used in traditional medicine. However, due to recent discoveries about their various health benefits, modern pharmaceutical industries have decided to look into the possible medicinal […]

(Natural News) Lesser known fruits and plants have been gradually taking the spotlight in alternative medicine as natural remedies to various health conditions and improving overall nutrition. One study focused on sea buckthorn oil and how it can affect the body when added to a diet. Fatty acids are primarily energy sources and membrane constituents […]