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.
McDonald’s Self-Service Screens Contain an Unsavory “Ingredient”
Researchers in the U.K. tested self-service touchscreens at 8 McDonald’s in England and found fecal bacteria on each of them, as well as other bugs.
5 Hot Benefits of Hot Peppers and Capsaicin
Containing the compound capsaicin, hot peppers have been found to aid in weight loss, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation – among other benefits.
Longevity Secrets: 6 Reasons Okinawans Live to Be Older than 100
People from a small island off the coast of Japan, Okinawa, have figured out a secret recipe for living to be more than 100 years old. Here are some tips.
Ginger: Over 14 Bio-Active Compounds to Fight Numerous Diseases, Including Cancer
The spice ginger contains astonishing medicinal qualities due to over 14 bio-active compounds that have been shown to fight and prevent numerous diseases.
6 Foods and Herbs for Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Pain
There are plenty of foods and herbs that can be taken or used to relieve this arthritic, inflammatory-related pain – no drugs required.
Study: Consuming This Kind of Drink is Shortening Your Life
A large recent study shows that consumption of sugary drinks may lead to early death, particularly from heart disease and cancer.