(Natural News) A lot of people rely on coffee to keep them awake and improve their focus. That’s because coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that’s also found in tea and cacao plants. But if you’re a frequent coffee drinker and notice you’re feeling more tired, you might need to lay off coffee – experts say […]

(Natural News) Sugar gets a bad rap – and for good reason. Found in processed foods like pastries, candies and sodas, this infamous macronutrient has been linked to all sorts of ailments and health conditions in the past, including heart disease and diabetes. But nutritionists caution against forgoing sugar altogether. Sugar acts as the major […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Diabetologia found that low-carb diet can help lower blood sugar levels and liver fat content. The researchers from Germany said that this can benefit people with Type 2 diabetes even if the diet does not result in weight loss. “Our study confirms the assumption that a diet with a […]

(Natural News) When you’re on a diet, you often find yourself avoiding foods like fries and potato chips. And while these processed snacks are indeed bad for your health, regular potatoes and sweet potatoes are nutritious. The differences between potatoes and sweet potatoes Both regular potatoes and sweet potatoes are root vegetables. However, the two […]

(Natural News) Diet is an integral part of holistic treatments and management strategies for diabetes. For this reason, healthcare professionals often put people with diabetes   on specific diets in the hopes that these might curb blood sugar spikes, help regulate blood sugar and promote proper weight management. But recent research published in the journal Diabetologia demonstrated that […]

(Natural News) The ketogenic (keto) diet might inhibit the growth of tumors in cancer patients, according to a team of American and Korean researchers. Published in the journal Cell Reports, their findings showed that the keto diet, which kept blood glucose from spiking, also kept cancer cells from using glucose as a fuel source, thus stalling tumor growth in […]

(Natural News) Tea in the form of green, oolong or black tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world today. All three forms are made from a single plant, specifically, the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a small, evergreen shrub native to China. According to historical records, the Ancient Chinese cultivated this […]

(Natural News) Sucralose, a no-calorie sugar substitute, is used for a variety of food products, ranging from baked goods and condiments to canned fruits, dairy products and sweet beverages. This artificial sweetener is synthesized using a multi-step process that converts table sugar (sucrose) into a molecule that tastes just as sweet, but is unrecognizable to […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from India evaluated the beneficial effects of black tea extract on key enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism. Their findings were published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by absolute or relative deficiencies in insulin […]

(Natural News) Yam is a staple crop grown in Asia, the Caribbean, South Pacific and Africa. In some parts of the world, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, yam serves as the main source of calories in people’s diets. According to researchers at North Dakota State University, increased utilization of local staple crops, such as […]