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.
The Connection Between Chocolate and Cancer
Can we say that chocolate possesses cancer-preventing or even cancer-fighting properties? Studies have indicated that chocolate can reduce cancer risk.
Ginger: Truly Among the Great Medicines of the World
An amazing beneficial herb, ginger root is not only good for cooking, it has been used for centuries as a powerful medicinal spice. Here are some benefits.
Chipotle Announces Food Safety DNA Testing to Prevent Outbreaks
Chipotle shut down all of its restaurants for a few hours on Monday to talk to its employees via a broadcast about how it is revamping its food safety.
NIH Study Links Diet Drinks to Depression
A new study by the National Institutes of Health has linked diet beverages with heightened risk of depression in older adults. Researchers surveyed over 260,000 adults aged 50 to 71…
Omega-3 Fish Oil may Help People Recover from a Heart Attack
A new study suggests that heart attack patients who take high-dose fish oil supplements may suffer less permanent damage to their heart.
Vitamin D Health Benefits – What Can Vitamin D Do For You?
Vitamin D health benefits seem to continuously be discovered, lending even more reason to attain the vitamin every day. Just last week we shed just a little light on the…