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.
Foods to Reduce Stress – Green Tea, Blueberries, and More
As if green tea couldn’t get any better, a little-known study from a few years ago showed that it is actually one of many foods to reduce stress. According to…
Newly Discovered Danger of High Fructose Corn Syrup is Alarming
New troubling scientific studies reveal how high fructose corn syrup-containing foods are causing yet another unwanted side effect – heart failure.
Study Finds Conventional Chicken to be Highly Contaminated with Arsenic
A recent study has found that chicken is highly contaminated with arsenic. Researchers found that conventional chicken is more contaminated than organic.
Scientists Identify ‘The Suprisingly Best’ Source of Omega 3’s
Two medical reviews have deduced that omega-3 fatty acids from plants reduce the incidence of heart disease while fish oil is only slightly effective.
10 Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux
An estimated 25 million American adults have acid reflux, or a severe form of heartburn, and experience the issue on a daily basis. More than 60 million suffer from heartburn…
Proof that Grapefruit Seed Extract can Defeat Candida
Grapefruit seed extract is a relatively unknown, inexpensive solution for various maladies such as candida, infections, and more. Go for it.