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.
10 Ways to Stop the Food Waste
The world wastes billions of pounds of food every year while countless people go hungry. Here are 10 tips for stopping food waste and conserving the planet.
Study Indicates Link Between Gluten Sensitivity and Autism
A recent study published in the online journal PLoS One indicates another potential risk factor or at least another link in the autism mystery – this time it’s gluten sensitivity.
Spinach Consumption Shown to Reduce Ovarian, Prostate Cancer Risk
Numerous studies, some from Harvard, have found that consuming spinach reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer and prostate cancer.
Chamomile Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
From combating stress to treating insomnia, chamomile benefits range far and wide. Here are over 10 benefits of chamomile as an herb and tea.
Scientists are Developing Disease-Fighting Beer…in the Lab
Researchers want to bring out the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of beer by creating the synthetic compounds that give it those properties.
4 Benefits of Magnesium, Signs of Deficiency, and Food Sources
Magnesium is just one mineral offering numerous health benefits. Read this article to see what magnesium can do to improve your overall health.