(Natural News) Arugula is a green leafy vegetable used in salads, pizza and other popular dishes. The bitter vegetable, also known as garden rocket or roquette, is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and widely used in France and Italy. These days, the plant is also found in dishes in the U.S., where its peppery flavor […]

(Natural News) As if there weren’t enough reasons to eat leafy greens, researchers from Rush University in Chicago have added one more. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology showed that eating green leafy vegetables — such as spinach, broccoli, kale, arugula and Brussels sprouts — can help protect the brain and slow down people’s cognitive decline by […]

(Natural News) Glaucoma can cause vision loss or even blindness. Leafy greens like kale, lettuce, and spinach, on the other hand, are full of vitamins and minerals that prevent conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Here’s a question: Is there a link between eating leafy greens and improving glaucoma? According to a study, there is. […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that the food you eat plays a part in determining your overall health. If you eat junk food and other non-healthy food items, you can expect to suffer from some negative effects. But if you have a healthy, balanced diet, then the opposite happens: You get tremendous health benefits such […]

(Natural News) Food is a major component of having a healthy lifestyle, but it’s also one of the hardest to change. If you want to start eating healthier, one of the foods you may want to add to your diet is kale. This leafy green isn’t just nutritious, it’s also very accessible since you can easily grow […]

(Natural News) Low-calorie diets are a popular diet trend that can provide a number of health benefits. They can help you lose weight, slow down your body’s aging process, and even reduce painful inflammation. Around 30 million adults in America eat far more calories than their bodies actually need, leading to an overfed, but greatly […]

(Natural News) Dairy products like cow’s milk are the primary sources of dietary calcium for most people. Unfortunately, people who are lactose intolerant can’t eat these products so they often suffer from inadequate levels of this essential mineral. Calcium deficiency can lead to health problems associated with weak bones, such as osteoporosis, which can interfere […]

(Natural News) Most people think that growing old means forgetting more things. However, there are cases wherein this indicates the onset of more sinister diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. For an average American, the risk of developing these diseases stands at a whopping 45 percent once they reach 85 years old. This highlights the importance of taking […]

(Natural News) Research provides another reason for you to eat more leafy greens: They prevent the onset of a serious eye disease called glaucoma. In a study published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, researchers suggested that eating green leafy vegetables every day may cut one’s risk of glaucoma by 20 to 30 percent over many years. […]

(Natural News) Vegetables like arugula, beets, and spinach are packed with nitrates, and consuming these leafy greens can help bring down blood pressure and boost the efficiency of the endothelial cells that line the inside of the heart and blood vessels. In an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, an Australian study shows that […]