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.
10 Super Weird Exotic Superfoods You Haven’t Heard Of
Nature is astounding in her repertoire. Here are 10 super weird exotic superfoods you may never have heard of before.
Ginger: Over 14 Bio-Active Compounds to Fight Numerous Diseases, Including Cancer
The spice ginger contains astonishing medicinal qualities due to over 14 bio-active compounds that have been shown to fight and prevent numerous diseases.
Health Benefits of Green Tea – Weight Loss, Anti-aging, and More
Tea, a mainstay for thousands of years in countless cultures, has garnered attention in the west for its health promoting potential throughout the past several decades. To qualify as tea,…
FDA Approved: Paint Thinner in Cereal and Other Foods
Hundreds of foods, in dozens of stores, contain a toxic additive known as trisodium phosphate, which the FDA has called ‘safe,’ but is it really?
4 Toxic Foods/Beverages Damaging Unborn Babies
There are many other toxic foods and beverages that have been shown to have damaging effects on unborn babies. Here are a few foods to avoid while pregnant.
BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Found to Make Young Girls Hyperactive, Depressed
A new study has found that pregnant women exposed to high levels of the estrogen-mimicking health destroyer bisphenol A (BPA) can lead to female offspring becoming depressed, hyperactive, and anxious…