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.
Your Spice Rack as a Medicine Cabinet: 5 Hidden Healers in Your Kitchen
Did you know that there are so many natural medicines in your kitchen? Here are just 5 healers that can be found in your kitchen and on the spice rack.
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…
The Mythology of Mint: A Healing Herb
You may not know much about the healing properties of mint, but the plant and its many varieties have been a go-to of herbalism for centuries.
This Compound in Kale and Other Brassica Vegetables may Prevent Colon Cancer
Eating a diet rich in Brassica vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and cabbage may prevent inflammation in the gut that can lead to colon cancer.
Strawberry Compound Shown to Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Memory Loss
A study found that fisetin, a compound in strawberries and mangoes, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and help prevent memory loss.
4 Nasty Substances Found in Most U.S. Meat
Everyone deserves to know what exactly makes up the food they’re eating. To start, learn about these 4 toxic substances found in most U.S. meat.