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.
Yummy! Weekly Chocolate Snack Protects Against Atrial Fibrillation
Eating milk chocolate significantly reduced the risk of atrial fibrillation, a serious heart condition, in people who ate it a few times a week for a study.
What Happens When You Give Up Sugar for an Entire YEAR?
What happens when you give up sugar for an entire year? One women and her family set out to do the challenge, and the results were great.
B Vitamins Benefits: Boost Energy, Repair DNA, Live Healthier
Want to know B vitamins benefits? B Vitamins have been used for schizophrenia, kidney disorders, fatigue, depression, pregnancy health, and much more.
Demystifying Minerals: Which Ones are Truly Essential and Where to Find Them
Americans are devoid of essential nutrients – and this is why we are sick. Here is how to understand which ones you need and how to get them.
Is Butter Bad for You? The Real Benefits of Real Butter
Is butter bad for you? Sweet, salty butter has become a decadent treat for many people, something that some have shunned for years for fear of the vilified “saturated fat”…
The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity due to the dangers of sugar, but they fought back, and tricked much of the population.