While the “superfood” label is often overused in natural health circles, most researchers will admit that coconut oil deserves it. This edible oil, which is produced from the flesh of coconuts, has been shown to possess amazing antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, improve blood cholesterol levels, boost energy, and much more. However, a peer-reviewed Brazilian study has also found that consuming just 30 milliliters (1 ounce) of coconut oil a day can help treat abdominal obesity…
Considering that eggs contain all the nutrients needed to develop healthy chicks, it is unsurprising that studies into their numerous health benefits for humans abound. Eating more eggs has, for instance, been repeatedly linked to reduced LDL cholesterol, a lowered risk of macular degeneration, and improved cognitive and nervous system function. Scientists based at Clemson University in South Carolina, however, have discovered another good reason to add more eggs to our diets – a peptide…
Everyone knows that the regular consumption of organic fruits and vegetables leads to superior health, but a study conducted by scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health has discovered yet another reason to favor a diet of natural foods: Individuals who consume antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are also more optimistic about the future. The study assessed the blood concentrations of nine antioxidants – including carotenoids, which are a class of antioxidants…
Beetroots have long been treasured by health enthusiasts for their sweet taste, distinctive appearance, and nutritional value. Rich in trace minerals, high in dietary fiber, and bursting with antioxidants, they have been linked to lowered cholesterol, blood sugar control, and even treatment for dementia. According to a recent study by researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia, though, beetroot juice can also lower blood pressure at a dramatic speed. 15 male…
Reishi mushrooms have been used to treat countless ailments in the Far East for over 2,000 years. They are especially venerated in their native China, where they have acquired the nickname “The Mushrooms of Immortality” due to their extraordinary medicinal properties. Indeed, long-term consumption of reishi mushrooms – which are characterized by their red, kidney-shaped cap and their tough, “woody” texture – has been linked to reduced blood pressure, improved nerve function, enhanced stamina, weight…
