All posts categorized with Nutrition

(Natural News) The World Health Organization, or the WHO, is urging global action to minimize the consumption of sugary drinks. The WHO states that the plan will reduce obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. A recent report titled “Fiscal policies for diet and prevention of noncommunicable diseases” says that a minimum price increase of 20% on sugary beverages […]

(Natural News) What you eat during pregnancy could help minimize your child’s risk of developing certain conditions. A new study led by researchers from the University of Southampton has revealed that nicotinamide, and possibly tryptophan, may help to reduce the risk of eczema. Eczema is a painful skin condition that affects children across the world. […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is one of the most extensively studied nutrients. Contrary to popular belief, vitamin D is not, well, a vitamin. The body can produce its own vitamin D, so it is technically a hormone. The primary source of vitamin D is sunlight. When skin cells are exposed to sunlight, a molecule in […]

(Natural News) Every time you purchase mass-produced processed “food” from the likes of Kraft, PepsiCo, or Nestle, you’re choosing, whether you realize it or not, to feed your family not only genetically engineered poisons and chemical additives, but also various flavoring agents manufactured using the tissue of aborted human babies. And you thought just your […]

(Natural News) Due to mounting pressure from informed and (understandably) outraged consumers, retail giant Costco decided to phase out selling chickens that have been treated with shared-use antibiotics. This move comes on the heels of a similar announcement from McDonald’s, which resolved to stop purchasing chickens raised with shared-use antibiotics within two years. Antibiotic Resistant Superbugs […]

(Natural News) In 2013, the Center for Environmental Health revealed test results that indicated PepsiCo had been hiding something about their eponymous beverage. The popular soft drink was found to contain alarming amounts of  4-Methylimidazole, or 4-MeI for short. 4-MeI is a carcinogenic compound that is formed during the process of making caramel coloring – […]

(Natural News) Many people believe that vision loss is an inevitable corollary of age. Consequently, they resort to contact lenses, glasses or worse — surgery. In actuality, many eye problems can be treated from the inside out. Like our other organs, eyes obtain nutrients from the food we eat. What we put into our body […]

(Natural News) Nuts are one of nature’s greatest gifts. Being calorie-dense, they are a good source of energy, as well as one of the richest sources of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids available to us. They are also great sources of plant protein. Nuts can be added to salads, pasta and rice, and […]

(Natural News) The secret to fighting bacterial infections has always been about using natural remedies, not Big Pharma-manufactured ones. This has been true ever since Sir Alexander Fleming accidentally left a window open and discovered the world-changing power of Penicillium notatum in 1928. Once Big Pharma got hold of these natural substances, they became rogue cures, […]

(Natural News) Most condiments are not revered for their health benefits. In fact, condiments are generally known for their less-than-stellar nutritional performance. High fructose corn syrup, MSG and aspartame are just a few of the garbage ingredients you’ll typically find in your favorite sandwich spreads. However, not all condiments are bad news. There are some that […]