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.
Lower Blood Pressure with Vitamin C
Unlike many animals, humans don’t synthesize vitamin C from glucose in times of stress. While this is an interesting factoid, it could provide a great deal of insight into how…
Fatty Foods Trigger Chemical Reaction Similar to Marijuana
It’s hard to eat just one potato chip, and a new study may explain why. Fatty foods like chips and fries trigger the body to produce chemicals much like those…
How to Boost Your Vitamin D Intake
As the medical establishment begins to find out more about Vitamin D, the daily recommendations continue to go up as well. With some nutritional experts recommending upwards of 20,000 IU…
Eating Healthy on a Budget – 5 Tips for Smart, Healthy Shopping
Eating healthy on a budget is quite possibly more important than ever, and it’s best to start right now as food prices rise and the dollar shrinks.
We Should All be Protecting Our Deep Sea Medicine: Spirulina
Spirulina is one of the most important natural medicines we have on this planet, and due to destruction of our oceans, it is being depleted.
Does MSG Make You Fat? The Link Between MSG and Weight Gain
Does MSG Make You Fat? Several studies over the years have shown a link between the flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate and weight gain.