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.
Improper Vitamin D Levels Affect Puberty
Vitamin D has been found to prevent thousands of negative health conditions, and even aid the body in fighting pre-existing ones. The latest finding is that improper vitamin D levels…
Vitamin D Defeats Depression Naturally, Without Nasty Side Effects
Studied across a wide variety (81000 count) of women of various paths and lifestyles, Vitamin D when found in natural food sources had been related to significantly lower depressive symptoms…
Not Eating this Green Superfood? You’re Crazy
Are you eating avocados every day? If not, you should be! From weight loss to lowering blood pressure, here are 5 reasons to always eat avocados.
U.S. Apples Coated in Questionable Chemical that’s Banned in Europe
Is your apple toxic? DPA, or diphenylamine, has been banned in Europe, but remains as one of the most prominent toxins on American apples and pears.
Why You Should Ditch Canned Foods
But, canned goods carry a dangerous secret, Bisphenol-A (BPA). While it isn’t much of a secret anymore, the U.S. government would have you think there’s nothing to worry about, “nothing…
Is Whole Foods Really Overcharging Customers as Claimed?
Whole Foods is in a world of hurt after it was revealed that the company was overcharging customers for some of its pre-weighed packages.