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.
Benefits of Kombucha Tea: Why is it Government Regulated?
The U.S. government would love nothing more to have their nose in everything we purchase, eat, drink, or even lay our eyes on, and in some ways they already do…
Why You Should Avoid Low-Fat Cheese and Milk
If you thought you were doing your body justice by reaching for the low-fat cheese or milk, you may want to think again. While dietitians and others recommend low- and…
Licorice Benefits – The Positive Health Aspects of Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra, better known as licorice, has a long and extensive medicinal history, spanning from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and China to contemporary hospitals, and research institutions not only in…
3 Simple Turmeric Uses for Skincare, Cuisine, and Disease Prevention
Turmeric is widely regarded by many cultures to be one of the most beneficial health substances known to mankind. According to Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicine system that translates to…
3 Good Reasons to Ditch Packaged Bread and Make Your Own Today
Are you buying packaged bread filled with questionable ingredients? Mother Nature did not intend for these 3 ingredients to be in something you eat.
Lawsuit Alleges LaCroix Sparkling Water Contains Cockroach Insecticide
A lawsuit filed against the makers of “all natural” LaCroix alleges the sparkling water beverage contains ingredients identified as synthetic by the FDA.