From cognitive protection to immune support here are five compelling reasons to incorporate sweet potatoes into your everyday diet
Even your great-grandmother knew fiber was the secret to keeping you “regular.” But fiber has many other surprisingly powerful health benefits. Here are nine other excellent reasons to bulk up on fiber
For centuries, dates have been celebrated for their medicinal properties, but now, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that this ancient fruit could hold the key to revolutionizing diabetes management.
Modern society has removed itself from the process of growing and cultivating its own food, but research has demonstrated that gardening has numerous physiological and psychological benefits. Read on for a list of highly nutritious vegetables that you can easily grow in your backyard or in containers on your porch
A new study lends more support for the idea that a whole food is more powerful than the sum of its parts
When it comes to dietary superfoods, there may be nothing on Earth that packs as much healing power into as small a package as the sesame seed
Consuming fruits and vegetables every day can keep your heart beating, quite literally, with mounting research connecting low fruit and vegetable intake with an increased incidence of cardiovascular deaths. These study findings can save lives, as heart disease remains the top killer across the globe
Fat has long suffered a bad rap and a long-time association with poor health and disease. One study, however, highlights what happens to your body -- specifically the cardio-metabolic factors in overweight or obese individuals -- when you replace breakfast carbohydrates with fat-rich avocados
That box of cookies or frozen microwaved meal may be convenient, but new research suggests it could also be slowly eroding your health
A recently published study in Nutrients reveals that taking glucosamine supplements may benefit gut health in multiple ways
With hazelnuts as part of your daily diet, optimal health isn’t such a hard nut to crack. Here are five science-backed benefits of this popular snack and versatile food ingredient
Discover the shocking truth about this pantry staple and the simple hacks that can transform it into a nutritional powerhouse. From resistant starch to coconut oil, we've got the science-backed tips you need to redeem your rice and reclaim your health.
What if protecting your brain from the ravages of aging was as simple as stirring a cheap, plant-based powder into your morning smoothie? A groundbreaking new study suggests this tantalizing possibility
Kiwi is a wonder fruit for naturally tackling the tough, often painful, chronic constipation afflicting so many people worldwide
While constipation can be caused by many things, there are natural alternatives to relieve this uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition
If you want to add more vigor to your life and even extend your "expiration date," you have to maintain a healthy body weight. These seven plant-based compounds can help you get your weight down and your energy UP, naturally
Cancer has surpassed heart disease as the No. 1 cause of death in high-income countries, highlighting the urgent need to change the way this disease is prevented and treated. Rather than being a random result of DNA mutations, it's possible that cancer could have much deeper roots that would be better targeted with natural therapies than toxicity
Improve your gut function and give friendly bacteria a boost with gentle, effective psyllium husk
Providing an abundance of fiber, essential minerals and nutrients, Swiss chard has noteworthy benefits that rival those of its more popular peers in the world of leafy greens
