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.
Study Finds WHOLE Foods (Not Supplements) Harness Amazing Protective Properties
Studies have found that the various compounds within whole foods (not supplements) work together synergistically to prevent and heal disease.
Apples Extend Fruit Fly Life by 10%, Equivalent of About 7 Human Years
Polyphenols in apples were found to extend the lifespan of a fruit fly by an average of 10 percent in a study – the equivalent to about 7 years for…
FDA Phasing Out Trans Fats Due to Health Concerns
The FDA is finally taking action against trans fats, requiring that companies phase out the artery-clogging, heart disease-igniting ingredient.
Food Portion Sizes Double over 20 Years as People Grow Fatter
Numerous reports indicate that food portion sizes have doubled (or worse) over 20 years for both Britain and America. Food is larger, and people are fatter.
4 Ancient Superfoods and their Timeless Benefits
Though the term “super food” has only been in circulation in recent years, the idea of super-nutritious and life giving foods have been around since the beginning of time. As…
Global Treaty Signed to Stop Deadly Mercury While FDA Allows it Unchecked in Your Food
Over 140 nations have come together under a new treaty to curb deadly mercury pollution over serious risks to worldwide health, but meanwhile the FDA is still allowing the mass…