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.
Video Reveals Why Eating Chocolate can Actually Boost Health
A new video reveals how eating dark chocolate can actually boost health through the deliverance of various disease-fighting compounds.
Have You Discovered the Dirty Little Secret of Almonds?
Most of the almonds sold in the U.S. have been fumigated with propylene oxide, a chemical that even the CDC has admitted causes cancer.
The True McDonald’s Commercial You’d Never See
Want to know what’s really in McDonald’s food? Check out this comical, satire commercial revealing what is really making up food from this fast food giant.
TTB to Review Alcohol Labeling: GMOs in Your Beer and Wine?
Beer, wine, and other alcoholic drinks are not required to be labeled, but this could change soon as GMO labeling laws come to light under state pressure.
7 Herbs and Foods for Reducing High Blood Pressure (Chart)
Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Check out this blood pressure chart and take a reading, then utilize 7 herbs and foods for reducing blood pressure.
Black Cumin Oil: ‘One of the Most Important Oils for Your Health’
Black cumin, whether used as a spice or taken as an oil supplement, can help ward off some of the most common illnesses and diseases.