(Natural News) For athletes, training is just half the equation for winning the sport. The other half could very well be their diet, since eating the right foods can help improve their performance significantly. For the latter, going on the internet can be a minefield, with many health sites offering different (and sometimes even contradicting) […]

(Natural News) Known as one of the healthiest — if not the healthiest — diet in the world, the Mediterranean diet is recommended for the prevention of a variety of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Studies have also found a link between the Mediterranean diet and a lower risk of cancer. However, […]

(Natural News) Hummus is a creamy Middle-Eastern dip or spread that has recently become incredibly popular, thanks to the rise of plant-based and gluten-free diets. While there is no single way of making this nutrient-dense food, hummus is traditionally made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with olive oil, spices, lemon juice, and tahini – a paste made from toasted sesame seeds. […]

(Natural News) Not in the habit of washing fruits and vegetables before cooking and chowing down on them? A recently released video showed all kinds of tiny insects, bugs, and microbes living on the unwashed surface of plant foods. Danish biomedical student Martin Kaae Kristiansen studies at Aalborg University. The 28-year-old obtained several common vegetables from […]

(Natural News) Protein is an essential macronutrient found throughout the body. It is the building block of organs, muscles, skin, hormones, and almost everything that matters in the body. For this reason, consuming high-quality protein is important. Many people get their protein from meat. However, diets high in red meat have been associated with a higher […]

(Natural News) The consumption of plant-based diets have become more common, and for good reason: Numerous studies have shown that plant foods and plant-based nutrients support overall health in many ways. One study has recently discovered a link between healthy plant-based diets and kidney health. Published in the April 2019 issue of the Clinical Journal […]

(Natural News) If you have decided to commit to healthy eating, make vegetarian snacks a part of your diet. You don’t have to be strictly vegetarian to enjoy these guilt-free, tasty snacks, and finding ones that are easy to prepare isn’t challenging. You can whip up these 10 nutritious snacks in no time and enjoy them at home […]

(Natural News) Eating fresh food is the key to keeping your heart healthy. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S., and every year, heart disease causes one in four deaths. Cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack, stroke, or […]

(Natural News) When the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Prozac first hit the market in 1988, around 2.5 million people were prescribed the drug. By 2002, that number had increased to 33 million. In the subsequent years, many other SSRIs have been produced and prescribed prolifically, with doctors handing them out like candy to anyone […]

(Natural News) The majority of people are living in a food desert, with very little unpolluted and nourishing food on the horizon. Sure, there is the odd oasis where you can pick up some fresh, organic, and nutrient dense food, but for many people these spots are far and few in between. Fortunately, organic food delivery […]