(Natural News) Despite some dietary improvements over the years, Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbohydrates and fats, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network. An international team of researchers examined adult dietary habits and found that Americans are cutting back on low-quality carbohydrates. However, intake remains high at over 40 percent, while […]

(Natural News) Food supply has a huge impact on the health status of a given population. It also plays a central role in the development of chronic diseases. In the U.S., the food supply is dominated by packaged foods and beverages, and about 80 percent of the total calories consumed by Americans come from these […]

(Natural News) Most people know that living off of cheeseburgers, potato chips and soda isn’t good for them — but just how bad is it? New research shows that the long-term ramifications of the “standard American diet” are probably worse than you think. In addition to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, the […]

(Natural News) Many people are getting sick – even dying – because of the food they eat. Take the typical American diet for example. It is loaded with processed, low-fiber foods, chemicals, and denatured ingredients that are toxic to the body, especially to the gut. Most Americans only consume around 15 grams (g) of fiber each […]

(Natural News) There’s no question that the high-fat Western diet contributes to obesity – just take a look around you in any public place and you’ll find all the proof you need. However, all this unhealthy eating is affecting more than just people’s waistlines and heart health; Irish researchers have now found that it is […]

(Natural News) Fad diets aside, the ketogenic (keto), Mediterranean, and vegan diets are often considered the best ones for improving heart health. The vegan diet The vegan diet focuses primarily on vegetables and eliminates all meat and animal products. Dr. Kim Williams, a cardiologist at Rush University Medical Center, explained that substituting animal protein with plant protein can help […]

(Natural News) Could olive oil be the ticket to reversing years of damage caused by a “conventional” Western diet? New research has shown that the beloved oil can help fight against some of the most harmful effects of a diet that’s high in bad fats and added sugars. It’s not a secret that the stereotypical […]

(Natural News) Experts say America is facing a shortage of 90,000 doctors as increasing demand and retiring physicians create a void in this increasingly sick and obese nation. Statistics show that the U.S. has 2.56 doctors for every 1,000 people, placing it 24th out of 28 countries in a study carried out in 2013, and […]