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.
‘Non-GMO’ to Trump ‘Organic’ as New Consumer Buzz Word in 2014
According to a new study, consumers now want non-GMO even more than organic. A staggering 80 percent of consumers sought out non-GMO products in the survey.
This Mineral Found to Reduce ‘All Cause Mortality’ Dramatically
Research has found that this mineral is able to dramatically reduce both cardiovascular disease mortality rates and the mortality rates from all causes.
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.
Why You Should Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Chemicals
While everyone wants to count calories to lose weight, too many individuals overlook an important aspect to keeping fit and vital – toxic chemical overload.
24,000 Chemicals may be Tainting Your Bottled Water
Not only is bottled water environmentally hazardous, but research has actually found bottled water to harness thousands of health-destructive chemicals.
Apples Top Most Pesticide-Contaminated List
Apples are at the top of the list of produce most contaminated with pesticides in a report published today by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a public health advocacy group…