All posts tagged with nutrition

(Natural News) People have given broccoli a bad name for far too long. When these small, green flower heads are on the plate, people would usually put them on the edge of the plate, not even looking at it. That’s too bad, really: This green, tree-like vegetable contains a lot of health benefits that could […]

(Natural News) People of all ages dread getting a diagnosis proclaiming that they may have cancer. But did you know that while colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., it’s also one of the most preventable? According to experts at the American Institute of Cancer Research (AICR), Americans can prevent colorectal cancer […]

(Natural News) Our ancestors knew about the benefits of avocado, one of the oldest food plants in Mexico. The natives of Mexico treated avocado as both a food and medicine. The Aztecs used avocado leaves, seed, seed oil, and fruit pulp treat various diseases. They made tea out of the leaves and took them as […]

(Natural News) When it comes to taking care of one’s health, men tend to lag behind their female counterparts. Maybe it’s the machismo, maybe it’s that men are more afraid of doctors, or maybe it’s because men don’t like to admit that something might be wrong. Whatever the reason, the lack of self care will […]

(Natural News) Pectin, a soluble fiber usually found in fruits, can lower cholesterol levels, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism. The study review was carried out by researchers from Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and it comes in line with the thought that soluble fibers can lower blood […]

(Natural News) For some people, one of the worst things that could happen to them is to get stuck in a remote area. Thoughts of rural living come to mind – grazing cattle on the pasture, growing your own produce, and pretty much eating the same thing every day. However, this “peasant-style” diet could actually be healthier […]

(Natural News) Rutabaga, also called swede or Swedish turnip, may be unfamiliar to some. It is a nutritious vegetable that you should consider adding to your cart the next time you go grocery shopping. Rutabaga (Brassica napus subsp. rapifera, Brassicaceae) is a natural hybrid between a cabbage and turnip. The root vegetable is the enlarged […]

(Natural News) Mango (Mangifera indica), the fruit that is commonly known for making smoothies, not only has a fascinating history but also contains many health benefits. Mango is a tropical tree that is native to India and Myanmar, and has been cultivated since 2,000 BCE. Around 1,000 years ago, it was introduced to Africa, and to […]

(Natural News) There aren’t many things that are older than our love for sweet potatoes. It’s been going on for over 10,000 years, and despite its unassuming looks, it is found in over 100 countries, where it has fed countless people the world over. Sweet potatoes have been domesticated since the prehistoric times, according to […]

(Natural News) Like all types of diet, the Paleo diet – or the caveman diet – has its share of benefits and risks. Its moniker comes from the concept, which is based on what our hunter-gatherer ancestors would have consumed 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago, in a time known as the Paleolithic period. The diet […]