Nutrition and Diet: Food Ingredients, Labels, and More
Welcome to our nutrition and diet page, where you can learn about what you’re really eating. If you’re seeking guidance on meal planning, exploring dietary trends, or aiming to learn about nutrients in food so that you can make informed food choices, you are in the right place. We are always improving this page – so be sure to check back often.
80% of Americans Exposed to Fertility-Ruining Pesticides in Oat-Based Foods
A concerning discovery has been made regarding the presence of a chemical pesticide, chlormequat, in oat-based foods available in the U.S.
FDA: Children’s Applesauce PURPOSELY Contaminated with Heavy Metals
The FDA believes certain brands of children’s applesauce have been intentionally contaminated with heavy metals lead chromate.
Virus-Resistant GMO Pork Inches Closer to Human Consumption Amidst Consumer Uncertainty
Virus-resistant pork from genetically modified pigs could soon be served as your next meal. Are you ready for GMO bacon?
Zinc “Crucial” for Improving Blood Sugar Regulation for Diabetics
Good news for diabetics. A meta analysis suggests zinc supplementation plays a crucial role in enhancing blood sugar control.
Scientists Discover Natural Celery Ingredient Apigenin Can Halt Breast Cancer
The answer to halting the growth of an aggressive form of a breast cancer may be found in your kitchen pantry or local farmers market, according to new scientific research…
5 Things You Should be Eating to Protect Your Brain as it Ages
Don’t underestimate diet as a means to keep your brain sharp as you age. Here are 5 foods to consume forever and always to maintain memory and brain health.
Why Are Govt Subsidies Forcing GMO Baby Formula on Low Income Mothers?
It’s unfortunate, but babies who receive federally-funded WIC assistance are usually provided with formula comprised of toxic GMO ingredients. Make it stop.
Apples, Pears Found to Reduce Stroke Risk by 52%
Researchers found that the consumption of white-fleshed fruits like apples and pears is associated with a stroke risk reduction of about 52 percent.
5 Powerful Healing Properties of Garlic
It’s not as colorful or alluring as many fruit and vegetable superfood varieties, but garlic is actually one of the most powerful healing foods that you can include in your…
Hershey Considers Removing High-Fructose Corn Syrup for Real Sugar
Thanks to our collective voice, Hershey is considering replacing the high fructose corn syrup in its candy products with old-fashioned sugar.