(Natural News) A study found that a phytochemical in apple peels promotes the growth of new neurons. This is an important finding because the human brain becomes more susceptible to various health problems with age. The elderly are susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition that can eventually turn a loved one into a stranger. Alzheimer’s can […]

(Natural News) Apples are among the most consumed fruits in the Western world, although some people don’t like the skin. Apple skin or peels are often discarded due to habit or preference by eaters, while others are worried about consuming potential pesticide residue or the natural wax coating that appears powdery on the peel. They’re certainly […]

(Natural News) When it comes to apples, nutrition isn’t only skin-deep. To get the most out of your organic apples, you should enjoy the apple’s skin, along with its fleshy interior. There’s a good reason why organic apples are considered by some people to be one of the world’s healthiest fruits. This natural superfood contains high […]

(Natural News) Eating at least one apple a day – including and especially the peel – could keep the threat of prostate cancer away from older men. Along with berries, red grapes, and turmeric, apple peel contains natural compounds that could halt the spread of cancer by killing tumorous cells. Since the 1960s, many studies have shown that natural […]

(Natural News) Cancer patients who do not want to follow the conventional treatment path – which usually includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of all three – have been known to embrace a variety of costly and sometimes even bizarre treatments to fight their disease. For those who have received a cancer diagnosis, the […]

(Natural News) You might already know that the skin is the most nutritious part of the apple, but it is still discarded surprisingly often. In fact, when it comes to applesauce production, significant amounts of apple peel end up heading for compost. Instead of letting all this nutrition go to waste, however, applesauce makers are […]

(Natural News) Ursolic acid is one good reason to eat apple peel. The triterpenoid, found in herbs and spices, as well as the peel of apples and other fruits, can improve the components of metabolic syndrome. This is according to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study looked at the effects […]

(Natural News) Routine cancer screening is notorious for giving false positives, leading to unnecessary diagnoses for benign cancers. False diagnoses for prostate cancer are commonplace, and they devastate patients emotionally. When someone is told they have cancer they are often stricken with anxiety. The false diagnosis also leads to an aggressive, expensive, and many times […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in Precision Oncology revealed that a potent combination of compounds from turmeric root, apple peels, and grapes help keep prostate cancer at bay. To carry out the study, a team of health experts at the University of Texas at Austin identified 142 natural compounds that may potentially fend off the […]