(Natural News) Nigerians have been eating editan (Lasianthera africana) and utazi (Gongronema latifolium) for thousands of years. It turns out that these locally-available and popular vegetables are rich in natural alkaloids that support the healthy function of the brain and prevent the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Plants synthesize alkaloids to repel herbivorous animals that graze on them. These phytochemicals often […]

(Natural News) Many of the protective alkaloids produced by plants demonstrate beneficial effects for humans when cooked and consumed as food. A Nigerian study investigated the neuroprotective activity of the phytochemicals in editan (Lasianthera africana) and utazi (Gongronema latifolium), two edible plants that are widely cultivated in Africa. Support for this study came from Federal University […]

(Natural News) Growing your own garden can be daunting if you’re a complete novice. What if your patch of soil is too dry? What if your plants don’t get enough sunlight? What if you buy the wrong seedlings? Gardening is unpredictable, but arming yourself with the basics never hurt, like choosing the right kind of […]

(Natural News) A nutritious leafy vegetable, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) grows annually. The leaves of this plant are fleshy and full of essential nutrients and phytochemicals. Native to southwest Asia (in the area of present-day Iran), spinach is now cultivated around the globe in temperate climate zones. California is the biggest spinach producer in the U.S., followed by […]