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.
Health Benefits of Cloves: The Super Antioxidant Spice for Healing
Cloves are known to be one of the most powerful antioxidant foods around. But they are much more – here are 10+ health benefits of cloves.
Olive Oil for Health – Cancer Prevention, Promotes Gut Health, and More
According to a Spanish study, a little bit of olive oil could go a long way in protecting people from breast cancer. The flavorful oil is a cornerstone of the…
McDonald’s Japan Founder: Burgers Will Make Us ‘Taller, White and Blonde’
This McDonald’s Japan exec told citizens they could ‘grow taller, turn their skin white, and their hair blonde’ by eating McDonald’s burgers and fries.
Filmmaker Documents Agony and Ecstasy of Giving up Added Sugars
Filmmaker Sacha Harland decided to rid his life of all added sugar and alcohol to see how it would affect health. Here is what happened.
7 Reasons Chocolate may Be the Most Healthful Candy Around
Chocolate isn’t only good because of its taste – some of the best qualities of chocolate are actually health-related. Here are 7 reasons to eat chocolate.
Former Employees Speak of Unsanitary Conditions from Deadly Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak
Former employees of Blue Bell Ice Cream speak out about the unsanitary conditions that led to a deadly listeria outbreak and massive ice cream recall.