(Natural News) Excessive consumption of sugars is closely associated with several metabolic disorders and health conditions, according to a recent study published in Circulation. Researchers from the American Heart Association (AHA) examined the amount of dietary sugars in the standard American diet (SAD) and found that the intake of added sugars greatly exceeded discretionary calorie allowances. The study also revealed that […]

(Natural News) Cutting down on sugar is known to decrease the risk of diabetes and reduce weight. According to the U.S. dietary guidelines, eating less sugar helps people maintain a healthy weight and prevent chronic diseases. But honey, a pantry staple and popular substitute for white sugar, also contains sugars. In fact, it is 69 percent glucose […]

(Natural News) For quite a long time, people were taught to avoid fats because a gram of it contains twice the amount of calories that proteins or carbohydrates have. Then, studies emerged saying carbohydrates are just as bad, if not worse, because refined carbs quickly get turned into sugar. Now, there are proponents of the […]

(Natural News) Did you know that eating certain foods can speed up your body’s aging process? These unhealthy food items are often loaded with bad fats, sugars, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and other toxic ingredients. The consumption of these unhealthy junk foods can even lead to inflammation and cell damage, leaving you with dull, dry, or […]

(Natural News) When you have arthritis, going grocery shopping can suddenly become a lot more complicated. Certain foods can either reduce your inflammation or aggravate it. You can ease your arthritis pain and symptoms by eating a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods. At the same time, you will want to avoid foods that promote inflammation. Here […]

(Natural News) The microbiota plays an important role in the body, even as researchers are still trying to understand the mechanisms by which it does so. However, the results of a study published in Cell Host and Microbe may shed some light on how certain diets affect it. They found that microbiota – in particular, those in […]

(Natural News) You might have heard that eating a plant-based diet can help ward off heart disease, but not just any plant-based diet will do. In fact, if you pair all those vegetables with refined grains and sugars, you could be doing more harm than good. In a study of more than 200,000 Americans that […]