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.
Scientists Discover Natural Celery Ingredient Apigenin Can Halt Breast Cancer
The answer to halting the growth of an aggressive form of a breast cancer may be found in your kitchen pantry or local farmers market, according to new scientific research…
How Green Tea can Destroy Oral Cancer Cells
A recent study has found that a compound within green tea is capable of destroying oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells completely unharmed.
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.
Hundreds Fall Ill After Eating at Chipotle in Powell, Ohio
Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing hard times again after hundreds of people reportedly fell ill after eating at one of their establishments in Powell, Ohio.
Unapproved GM Rice Contaminates Global Supply
Just like the unapproved GM flax NaturalSociety reported on last week, genetically modified rice is contaminating the global supply despite having never been approved for growing or eating.
Study: Rosemary Oil Could Help Improve Your Memory
A new study finds that rosemary oil and peppermint tea help seniors improve their memory, and chamomile tea fosters calm and contentment.