(Natural News) A study has found that a higher intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to a significantly higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This is according to a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from around the world and published by the BMJ, a leading peer-reviewed medical journal. Over three million Americans have IBD, a […]

(Natural News) Pancake and waffle mixes sold at Walmart and Kroger grocery stores throughout the U.S. are being recalled after they were found to be contaminated with a foreign material. Two separate recalls were issued recently for several lots of the Continental Mills Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix. The first recall includes two lots of […]

(Natural News) Obesity is an ongoing problem in Western countries, especially in the United States. In most cases, parents of children in poor families try to save money by buying cheap but unhealthy foods to make sure they don’t go hungry. However, eating processed foods often results to obesity because these food have little or no […]

(Natural News) German officials recently reported that exposure to aluminum compounds in food has been decreasing, yet we are still ingesting more of it than what is deemed safe. Our regular exposure to and ingestion of aluminum compounds come from daily products that include food, cosmetics, baking tools and aluminum foil. Scientists say that aluminum […]

(Natural News) Processed foods refer to foods that have been altered from their original state through preparation or preservation. Not all processed foods are bad, as some only undergo minimal processing and retain most of their nutrients. However, heavily processed foods can contribute very little in terms of nutrition; if anything, they’re actually full of harmful chemicals. […]

(Natural News) Titanium dioxide, an additive found in over 3,000 ultra-processed foods, can cause DNA damage and mutations, reported a recent study by a panel formed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Published in May in the EFSA Journal, the review assessed hundreds of studies on the infamous food additive. The panel couldn’t determine a safe level of exposure to titanium dioxide, which […]

(Natural News) Diet soda, despite the name, is not better for you than regular soda. In fact, it can even be deadly for certain people. Diet soda contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener that’s 200 times sweeter than table sugar. While both table sugar (or sucrose) and aspartame have the same amount of calories, manufacturers need only a […]

(Natural News) Research shows how a certain bacterium found in the human gut can break down a chemical commonly found in processed foods, such as ultra-pasteurized milk, pasta, chocolate and breakfast cereals. Published in Cell Host & Microbe, the findings generate invaluable insight into how gut microbes break down processed foods and lower the risk of health conditions often associated with […]

(Natural News) A recent study has shed light on another possible cause of autism: processed foods. In their report, researchers from the University of Central Florida explored the possible role of the gut microbiome in developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a lifelong neurological and developmental disorder that begins in childhood. Published in Scientific Reports, their study revealed that exposing […]

(Natural News) Trans fatty acids are the worst type of fats. Sometimes called “FrankenFats,” they’ve been linked to numerous diseases, ranging from cancer to heart disease to diabetes. They’re known to drive up cholesterol levels, contribute to insulin resistance and promote weight gain, among many other things. Recent studies also show that trans fats can harm your brain. In one study, which […]