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.
Could Giving Babies Eggs and Nuts Help Them Combat Allergies Later in Life?
New research shows that giving babies high risk allergy foods and a young age may help curb allergic reactions later in life.
Amazingly Healthful Antioxidant in Onions Offers a Wealth of Health Benefits
An antioxidant compound in onions, quercetin, offers a wealth of health benefits. It may protect against cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.
Compiled Proof that Natural Healing is Embedded in Nature, Natural Foods
Disease rates are skyrocketing, particularly chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It may be that our continued distancing from nature is the root cause of the escalation of…
Common Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Brain Shrinkage
Vitamin B12 is an energy-boosting nutrient, but it also plays a major role in maintaining proper brain function and development. A new study has found that low blood levels of…
9 Healing Herbs for a Natural Medicine Cabinet: Grow Your Own Healing Herb Garden
Forget medications. Replace your pills with simple-to-grow healing herbs. Here are 9 amazing healing herbs any novice gardener can grow and utilize.
Harvard Scientists Urge You to Stop Drinking Sweetened-Milk
A Harvard researcher argues that conventional milk and dairy products alike are a detriment to your health thanks to added health-compromising sweeteners.