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.
FDA Has Approved GM Salmon for Consumption, and It Won’t Be Labeled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the sale of genetically modified salmon – the first GM animal allowed on the market.
7 Reasons Chocolate may Be the Most Healthful Candy Around
Chocolate isn’t only good because of its taste – some of the best qualities of chocolate are actually health-related. Here are 7 reasons to eat chocolate.
4 Solutions for Preserving Brain Health and Preventing Alzheimer’s
Simple dietary changes along with some physical activity are more than enough to prevent and even reverse these cognitive issues in many cases. Here are 4 solutions for Alzheimer’s disease.
Powerful Healing Properties of 5 Common Household Organic Spices
It’s a wonder people spend billions of dollars on woefully ineffective and even harmful pharmaceuticals when our own spice racks contain so much natural healing power. And now, many recent…
Magnesium and Diabetes | This Mineral Could Halt Diabetes
Are you getting enough magnesium in your diet? If not, you may be putting yourself at risk for disease. Magnesium may play an integral role in helping prevent type 2…
Daily Cup of Coffee can Save the Eyes, Preserve Vision
The chemical constituents of coffee can help prevent the deterioration of eyesight and possible blindness due to retinal damage.