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.
Avoid These Drinks to Help Prevent Brain Shrinkage, Dementia, and Strokes
Smaller brain volume and poorer memory are linked in two recent studies with soda consumption – including of the supposedly healthier “diet” kind.
90 Year Old Woman Healed Her Broken Pelvis with Carrot Juice
Carrot juice has helped thousands heal various maladies. Now, what if a 90 year old woman healed her broken pelvis by juicing mostly carrots?
Huge Win: Mainstream GMO-Free Baby Formula is Coming!
Similac’s announcement to provide a non-GMO baby formula is a huge victory for our food supply, and for our smallest members of society.
Oil of Oregano Uses: Fight Super Bacteria, Prevent Cancer
Researchers found that carvacrol, a phenol of oregano oil, inactivates dangerous microbes and contaminants at levels that may positively impact large-scale food preparation and safety. Not only is oregano oil…
The Significance of Iodine and 7 Foods Rich in Iodine
Insufficient iodine levels can lead to thyroid problems, impossible weight loss, and susceptibility to radiation damage. Here are 7 foods rich in iodine.
Manuka: Antibacterial, Antifungal, Kills Deadly MRSA Bacteria
Possessing anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties, manuka oil has been shown to successfully fight MRSA bacteria.