(Natural News) According to a recent study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, fermented barley extract is a promising laxative agent and natural remedy for spastic constipation. After investigating its effects in constipated rats, South Korean researchers reported that fermented barley exhibits antioxidant, gastroprotective and immunostimulatory properties that make it a powerful functional food ingredient against spastic […]

(Natural News) Amid the coronavirus outbreak, supermarkets nationwide have seen an influx of shoppers like never before. Shelves rarely stay full, and most non-perishable foods like canned meat, powdered milk and premade soup mixes are often out of stock. This scenario seems to be part of the “new normal,” as the mainstream media calls it nowadays. […]

(Natural News) As it turns out, dietary fiber isn’t just good for the digestive system — it’s also good for the heart. This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway, who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiota is […]

(Natural News) Phosphorus is a mineral that the body needs to perform important functions, such as repairing tissues and filtering waste. It is the second most plentiful mineral in the body – next to calcium – and it is used to keep the bones strong and healthy. However, as an essential mineral, phosphorus cannot be […]

(Natural News) People often consider their diets when they’re looking to become healthy. Eating healthily is one of the best methods you can do to prevent and control diseases, as well as help manage weight. Now, recent research suggests that eating too much of some foods and not enough of others could contribute to developing preventable cancers. […]

(Natural News) If you want to live a long, healthy life, add more plant-based foods to your diet. A new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers suggested that adding more fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains to your diet could lower your risk of dying early due to health problems like […]

(Natural News) Whole grains are great for gut health, and a recent study reveals how. The researchers from the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio and the International Agency for Research on Cancer in France found that eating whole grain rye (WGR) has a positive impact on serotonin levels in the blood. The study builds […]

(Natural News) Rice is a staple food in many Asian countries and is usually consumed as part of every major meal. Not only is rice an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, but it is also loaded with fiber that supports digestive health. In a study presented early this year at the European Congress on Obesity […]

(Natural News) Keeping your liver at optimal health is crucial because this organ plays many important roles in your body. One of the ways to keep it healthy is to eat more whole grains and cereal. Following a diet rich in whole grains and dietary fiber may lower your risk of liver cancer, according to […]

(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 […]