(Natural News) Cutting the caloric equivalent of a pizza might help improve one’s biomarkers for metabolic syndrome such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This is according to recent findings by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina. The results of the […]

(Natural News) Bad news, salt lovers — a recent study says that over 90 percent of salts sold across the world contain microplastics. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, looked at 39 salt brands from 21 countries, including the U.S. and China. Microplastics refer to plastic debris less than five millimeters […]

(Natural News) A new study suggests that treating high blood pressure, cutting down on salt intake and eliminating trans fats from people’s diets could prevent nearly 100 million people from prematurely dying due to heart issues. This study, published in the journal Circulation, is estimating that these three interventions could significantly reduce the number of people dying from cardiovascular […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Science Advances believes that subterranean oceans lurking underneath the surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa may have a similar salt composition to oceans on Earth after the Hubble Space Telescope spotted sodium chloride, or salt, on the surface of the icy moon. Scientists now believe that other similarities may be discovered between the oceans of the two worlds. […]

(Natural News) Having too much salt in your diet is incredibly unhealthy. High-salt intake can exacerbate conditions like multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel diseases. However, when it comes to cancer, a team of researchers is now suggesting that increasing the amount of salt in your diet may have some beneficial effects, particularly when it comes to fighting […]

(Natural News) Salt is a naturally occurring mineral found in many foods. When prepping, most would opt out of adding salt to their food stockpile because a lot of people think salt is just “food flavoring,” and eating bland food wouldn’t bother them all that much, especially in a survival situation. Eating salt also gets […]

(Natural News) Poor eating habits kill more people than drinking or smoking, says an alarming study published in the journal The Lancet. The extensive study on worldwide diet trends identified a link between unhealthy diets and 11 million deaths around the globe in 2017. Over 50 percent of these deaths were associated with consuming a lot of […]

(Natural News) The amount of water consumed by a person affects the amount of sodium in his body. Drinking too much water leads to hyponatremia while skimping on hydration causes hypernatremia. Since both conditions are harmful, people must strive to get the right amount of water each day. The sodium dissolved in the blood acts […]

(Natural News) There are many reasons why you should stockpile prepping gear and shelf-stable food items for long-term use. You must have plenty of resources in case of emergency, such as economic collapse, natural disasters, or severe weather events. While you generally wouldn’t want to overstock on all your supplies, there are some specific prepping […]

(Natural News) A stockpile of various survival supplies is crucial for preppers. But how can you prevent spoilage, a common issue with food storage? Most veterans agree that one of the best ways to avoid this common problem is by stocking up on 15 “forever foods” such as beans, coffee, and honey. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com) When stocking […]