(Natural News) Sweet potatoes are actually a slight misnomer, as they are not really related to regular white potatoes. They don’t even belong to the same plant family. Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that belong to the morning glory family of flowering plants, while regular white potatoes are tubers that belong to the nightshade family. While […]

(Natural News) Most Americans today are lacking patience and live in an “instant gratification” world, where we all want what we want and we want it now. That includes better health, more technology conveniences, more energy, and a more shapely or chiseled body. Advertising and social media make matters even worse. We see pictures, headlines, […]

(Natural News) If you’re looking to improve your diet, one of the things that you should consider including in it are cucumbers. These are among the healthiest foods in the world and yet a lot of people overlook their nutritional value. Before tossing away the cucumbers in your salad or sandwich because they taste a bit plain, […]

(Natural News) How do you when your food has gone bad? Smell and taste are usually the best indicators, but even these can fail sometimes. That’s why companies like Braskem are working towards creating packaging that does the job for us. The thermoplastic resin producer has collaborated with Clemson University and Rio Grande do Sul […]

(Natural News) The adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may hold some truth, but not in the way you expect. Surely, eating the flesh of an apple gives you plenty of nutrients, not the least of which are vitamin C and potassium, but studies suggest that eating the peel could give you additional […]

(Natural News) Red peppers have a distinct flavor that adds a spicy kick to foods. However, red peppers are not only limited to culinary use, but they can also be used in medicine. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found potential in red peppers, particularly the Capsicum baccatum species, as a natural anti-inflammatory […]

(Natural News) Lettuce is a widely enjoyed vegetable thought to have come to our shores from India and Central Asia via Europe. We have enjoyed this plant since the ancient times. Herodotus wrote that it was a favorite in ancient Rome. It was during the Age of Exploration when Columbus and other explorers sought the […]

(Natural News) Statistics indicate that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women. While death rates from this deadly disease have been steadily decreasing in most Western countries, a breast cancer diagnosis remains both terrifying and dangerous. Medical experts advise regular screening, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet as the best ways to […]

(Natural News) Many health experts consider kale, a dark leafy green vegetable in the cabbage family, as a superfood, given its impressive vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant profile. As a natural source of potassium, it helps fight heart disease. With its iron properties, it assists with healthy muscle function and the transfer of oxygen between cells. Its Vitamin K […]

(Natural News) Cases of colon cancer are on the rise, which is bad news considering it’s the second leading cause of cancer death in adults in the U.S. How can you avoid being one of the 97,220 new cases of colon cancer expected this year? While there is a genetic component to colon cancer that […]