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.
Large-Scale Survey Shows Green Tea Protects Against Cancer of the Digestive System
If you haven’t heard of the link between green tea and cancer risk reduction, you’re about to right now. Scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that green tea has anti-cancer benefits. A…
Why Butter Isn’t All that Bad
Is butter bad for you, or might this vilified food actually have some value? Here is why butter is better than margarine and may actually boost health.
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.
Genetically Modified Potatoes: Scientists Unleash New Monster
Genetic modification of the food supply has run rampant within the past couple of years. A new genetically modified creation has emerged, and may soon end up on your dinner…
Honey Fights Super Resistant Conditions Naturally
As drug-resistant viruses become of further concern to not only health conscious individuals but also health organizations worldwide, stronger drugs are often presented as the solution by mainstream health officials…
Nestlé Removes GMO Ingredients from Baby Foods in South Africa, Not USA
Why has Nestlé removed GMOs (genetically modified organisms) from baby foods and formulas in South Africa and not in the United States?