(Natural News) Unlike other fad diets, the Mediterranean diet is popular because it promotes the consumption of more plant-based foods and whole grains. Aside from being good for your overall well-being, the diet is even linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer. According to a study, following this particular diet […]

(Natural News) Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a vegetable that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family — the same family spinach, beets, and quinoa belong to. Its leaf blades are red or green, while its stalks can be red, white, or yellow. Despite its name, it’s not native to Switzerland — it was discovered by a Swiss botanist in 1753. […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Iran report that supplementing with resveratrol can help people with Type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. In their study, they looked at the effect of resveratrol supplementation on the blood sugar level and inflammatory markers in people with Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade […]

(Natural News) What if you could replace all the pills in your medicine cabinet with just one herb? Depending on what you take and why, that may be possible with turmeric. Its main component, curcumin, boasts enough health-enhancing properties to keep pharmaceutical execs up at night. In fact, this herb is so powerful that it […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by scientists from Cancer Research U.K. (CRUK) showed that positive lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking or maintaining a healthy weight, can significantly lower your cancer risk. The study findings were published in the British Journal of Cancer. Make healthier choices to lower your cancer risk In the landmark study by CRUK, researchers analyzed factors […]

(Natural News) The risk of having high uric acid – a condition known as hyperuricemia – increases with age. As a natural solution, researchers from Sungshin Women’s University and Korea Food Research Institute in South Korea recommend using soy vinegar brewed from fermented soybeans. In their study, they looked at the potential hypouricemic and antioxidant […]

(Natural News) Black pepper comes from black peppercorns — a tiny fruit of the flowering vine called Piper nigrum. It was hailed as the “King of Spices” by traders hundreds of years ago and was also considered as a luxury item in medieval Europe. Today, it is not only used for cooking, but also for […]

(Natural News) If you’re new to tea culture, the many different varieties, from black to green to white teas, can be overwhelming. But while there is more scientific data on the health benefits of green tea, it shares similar pros and cons with white tea, another beverage that comes from the same tea plant (Camellia sinensis). […]

(Natural News) Both Greek and regular yogurt can be part of a healthy diet: They both contain little calories and are loaded with calcium and live bacterial cultures. It’s worth noting, however, that Greek yogurt — which is more concentrated because of its thorough straining process to remove most of the liquid whey, sugar, and lactose — […]

(Natural News) Don’t be fooled by the tiny chia seed. Despite its unassuming size, it packs a powerful punch – in terms of the beneficial nutrients it can deliver. Chia seeds are loaded with essential omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, magnesium, fiber, zinc, calcium, and many other nutrients. Start incorporating chia seeds into your diet and […]