(Natural News) Diet trends come and go, and many of them ultimately prove to be little more than a passing fad. However, one new way of eating that is getting a lot of buzz – intermittent fasting – has a lot of value and could well become the future of healthy eating. Not only can […]

(Natural News) Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) are red-varnished, kidney-shaped mushrooms popular in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicines. A recent study suggests that this type of mushroom can fight oxidative stress, lower cholesterol, and help prevent cancer. In the study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of polysaccharides […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine found that the seeds of the tamarind (Tamarindus indica) fruit display antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties. The study suggested that tamarind seeds may be used to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Researchers at the University of Malaya in Malaysia and King Abdulaziz […]

(Natural News) Raw honey, a popular superfood, is used to make honey water: a common remedy that can relieve minor health complaints. Drinking warm honey water can address digestive problems and it can also help improve your cholesterol levels. Honey is “virtually all sugar from a caloric standpoint” – a tablespoon has 64 calories and […]

(Natural News) A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that polysaccharide extract from reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) contains hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties that work against obesity. In this study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of reishi mushroom polysaccharides on obesity. The […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness reported that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil possesses cytoprotective and antioxidant properties. Lemongrass is widely used in traditional folk medicine. The essential oil extracted from lemongrass has been reported for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. For the study, researchers at the University of Madras […]

(Natural News) A study revealed that the leaves of grapes (Vitis vinifera) contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that are effective against hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol levels. The findings of the study were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Grape seed, fruit, and its extract are already widely used as a functional food. Grape […]

(Natural News) In the world of sports nutrition, a whey smoothie or energy bar isn’t an uncommon sight. It is used to boost muscle strength and decrease levels of the hormone ghrelin, which controls hunger cravings. Whey protein is produced from milk. It is the pure milk protein without all the fat and sugars. Whey […]

(Natural News) Many people see eggs as the villains of the grocery cooler. One moment nutritionists are touting them for their health benefits, and the next they’re saying they’re bad for us. This controversy comes from the general belief that eggs raise cholesterol which may lead to a heart disease. Previous research has linked regular […]

(Natural News) Add as much coriander to your meals as you possibly can. Not only does it help bring out the flavor of other spices, but the dried seeds of the cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a superfood that supports the normal functions of the cardiovascular, digestive, metabolic, and respiratory systems. People who consume at least a […]