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.
Random, Double-Blind Study Affirms Ginger’s Cancer-Fighting Benefits
In a recent randomized, double blind study, scientists have once again found that ginger is a powerful cancer-fighting food able to spark cancer cell death.
The Research: Eat THIS to Lose Weight
Recent data suggests that Americans who consume more dietary protein are less likely to develop numerous ailments, including obesity and diabetes.
Walmart’s “Ice Cream” Won’t Melt After 12 Hours In Sun
A bizarre food experiment has found that a Walmart-brand ice cream sandwich can survive for 12 hours in the sun without melting at all. This can’t be right.
3 Studies Linking Beans with Cancer Prevention
Numerous studies have linked beans and legumes with cancer prevention, particularly the reduced risk of colon cancer.
100 Percent Orange Juice | Why it’s Still Artificial
Orange juice deemed “100% juice” is not really 100% juice, a report at Civil Eats shows. The yummy juice we love so much goes through a rather depressing process. The…
Could Dark Chocolate Save Your Life?
Did you know that eating chocolate could help to prevent both stroke and heart disease – two leading causes of death in the United States?