(Natural News) Natural sweetener xylitol, a lower-calorie alternative to sugar, may have strong antiviral and antibacterial properties. Research suggests that xylitol may have both antibacterial and antiviral properties, an unusual combination found in a natural ingredient. Xylitol could help people cut down their use of dangerous and expensive prescription medications against diseases like the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Xylitol […]

(Natural News) Along with the changing of the seasons comes a new round of clogged noses and itchy throats. But do not worry. From Dawn Comb’s book, Sweet Recipes, the simple mixture below will help relieve some of the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Best of all, it comes with one of nature’s sweetest delicacies: honey. Honey’s health […]

(Natural News) Eating healthier doesn’t mean depriving yourself of your favorite foods. It just means making better food choices and eating what you want in moderation. If you have a sweet tooth, you can replace sugar or sugar substitutes with monk fruit sweetener. This sweetener is derived from monk fruit or luo han guo (Siraitia grosvenorii), a […]

(Natural News) Research published in the European Journal of Microbiology and Immunology revealed yet another sweet benefit of stevia. Known for its natural sweetening properties, stevia was discovered to be a safer and even more effective alternative to conventional, toxic antibiotics in treating Lyme disease. The researchers from the University of New Haven used an alcohol extract […]

(Natural News) Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is a plant that is endemic to the highlands of Paraguay in South America. It is popularly known as a natural sweetener, thanks to its leaves which contain sweet glycosides. The plant is now being commercially grown in many parts of South America and Asia, and the food and beverage industry […]