(Natural News) When you get home after buying groceries, do you automatically refrigerate most of the items you’ve bought, only to find that some of the vegetables have gotten bad after several days? Your fridge does significantly extend the shelf life of many food items, but certain kinds of products and produce will only get bad […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes often avoid potatoes because they score relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). However, new research suggests that these starchy, tuberous crops may actually be beneficial for diabetics. The study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, reveals that phenolic compounds in potatoes may help regulate glycemic response, which […]

(Natural News) Take care of your heart by eating at least one potassium-rich food such as a banana or an avocado a day to prevent heart attacks and stroke. A boost in potassium intake helps regulate blood pressure and give strength to muscles. Foods with high levels of potassium such as bananas and avocados are often called “brain […]

(Natural News) Once hailed as an invention that will end world hunger, GMO foods are increasingly being exposed as dangerous and terribly short-sighted, and now the inventor of one popular GMO food is joining the chorus of detractors. While serving as Simplot Plant Sciences’ Director of Research in the early 2000s, Caius Rommens led the […]

(Natural News) When you’re feeling sad, seeing a pop of color can help brighten your day. According to a U.K. study, eating yellow foods can also help improve your mood. The link between yellow foods and happiness The study, which was conducted by The Happy Egg Company, one of the largest free-range egg brands in the U.K.., […]

(Natural News) For a lot of people, nothing says “comfort food” better than a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes — or a helping of french fries, fresh off the fryer. Of course, eating fried potatoes may increase a person’s risk of dying early, but that shouldn’t stop people from eating these delectable spuds. In his video, […]

(Natural News) Your health depends on the food you eat. If you eat healthy foods, you are more likely to be healthy, but if you eat unhealthy foods, you are more prone to diseases. Many studies have shown how food affects one’s health. Two separate studies have shown that eating lentils instead of starchy carbohydrates, […]

(Natural News) Want to get the most yield and the biggest tubers from your crop of potatoes, protect them from certain pests and weeds, and not use any artificial chemicals? An American study reported that adding straw mulch to the soil around emerging potatoes will result in bigger, healthier tubers. Mulch was also shown to […]

(Natural News) The potato is an important food plant around the world, especially in Saudi Arabia. Given the limited amount of arable land, improving the yield of the food crop is important. Saudi researchers went through the effort of compiling a soil and water quality index (SWQI) that helps determine the best mix of soil […]

(Natural News) Researchers found another reason to eat more lentils. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that replacing rice, potatoes, and other starchy side dishes with lentils can significantly lower blood sugar levels. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of Guelph in […]