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.
Satire: Mercury Deficiency Threatens Global Health
Are you deficient in the vital nutrient mercury? According to new reports by the CDC (Centers for Disease Creation), you may be direly deficient in mercury, leading to problems like…
Health Benefits of Pecans – Over 7 Reasons to Enjoy Pecans
One of the most popular tree nuts, pecans have many benefits to offer. Health benefits of pecans include reducing heart disease risk to preventing cancer.
Apple Skin 6x more Powerful than the Flesh at Preventing High Blood Pressure
If you’re peeling your apples and not eating the skin, you’re missing out on the best part. No, it’s true; apple skin is packed with components that can protect against…
The Top 10 Most Popular Natural Health Stories of 2014
From GMOs, Monsanto, natural cures, and weird news, here are the top 10 most important natural health stories of 2014.
5 Lesser-Known Edible Trees and Shrubs
From Pawpaw to Mulberry, there are numerous fruit-producing trees and shrubs you can plant which don’t receive mainstream attention. Here are 5 of them.
Turmeric Shown to Heal Rash-Skin Disease Lichen Planus
Research found that turmeric could be an effective treatment for a relatively common rash-skin disease known as lichen planus, which much of the body.