All posts categorized with functional food

(Natural News) According to Botanical.com, the castor bean plant is a native of India, and has taken root in countries on the Mediterranean Sea. Depending on where it is grown, its size can be 30-40 feet like a tree, or as small as a five-foot bush. The seeds from the plant can be deadly if chewed and ingested, because they […]

(Natural News) Avocados . . . just the word can bring the memory of that soft, green and oh so healthy fruit that tastes like a vegetable. The unique nutritional benefits of the plant are enormous; AuthorityNutrition.com reports that avocados “contain lots of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as B-vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, […]

(Natural News) Oregano is a kitchen staple. It brings a savory warmth to your favorite tomato sauce, and is used in many prized dishes; it’s even used to dress up olive oil. What you may not know, however, is that oregano also has some pretty impressive healing properties. The active compound in oregano that promotes […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is all the rage right now, and for good reason! It’s been used for centuries as both a flavorful spice in a variety of dishes, and as a potent herbal medicine. The yellow-orange hued root provides a whole host of health benefits, and new research has just revealed another one. A study conducted […]

(Natural News) Foods laced with added sugars and artificial sweeteners will never be good for you; that’s something we can all agree on. Soda, in particular, has played  a major role in the obesity epidemic and skyrocketing blood sugar levels nationwide. However, there are natural ways to get your sweet fix without succumbing to refined, processed foods […]

(Natural News) There is no doubt that many foods, especially processed and prepackaged items, contain a variety of unsavory elements. Heavy metals are just one of many concerning ingredients commonly found in the conventional American food supply. Mercury is perhaps one of the most worrisome metals, given its propensity for causing harm. Fortunately, Mike Adams […]

(Natural News) Spirulina is a single-celled, blue-green algae that is grown from fresh bodies of water. It is quite similar to chlorella and offers a myriad of health benefits. There are two primary differences between spirulina and chlorella. Spirulina is many thousands of years older than chlorella, and does not possess a hard cell wall. […]

(Natural News) Coconut oil is highly regarded for its myriad of health benefits and its incredible versatility. It can be used in cooking, baking, skin care and much more. Nutrient-rich coconut oil has many uses but here are some of the top contenders for daily use! 1. Oil pulling: Coconut oil is antimicrobial, making it a […]

(Natural News) Across the globe, the most commonly prescribed type of drugs are antibiotics. They’re used to successfully treat bacterial infections, but they come with consequences. On an individual level, antibiotics often wipe out all the bacteria present in your gut – even the good bacteria that assist with digestion and help to protect you […]

(Natural News) Research has now shown that apart from being a well-known source of iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, sulfur, and magnesium, beets can also be used as a natural cure for cancer. The cancer-preventing powers of beet may be attributed to the specific combinations and concentrations of  elements found within it. In fact, cancer patients who were given high concentrations of […]