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.
11 Potassium Rich Foods: Lowering Blood Pressure, Boosting Heart Health Naturally
Research shows that eating more potassium-rich foods can lower blood pressure and boost heart health. Here are 11 foods rich in potassium.
5 Important Vitamin Combinations for Optimum Health
Did you know that combining certain nutrients helps the body to absorb them more readily? Here are 5 important vitamin combos to protect against disease.
Easily Make Your Own Herbal Tinctures and Save Money
It’s a good idea to learn not only about the herbs themselves, but also how to use them in various healing methods – such as herbal tinctures.
Arthritis: Almost Always Caused By What We Eat And Drink
Most people are not aware of this, but rheumatoid arthritis, Allergic arthritis, and Osteoarthritis can have numerous specific food triggers.
Spicy Condiment Fights Deadly Pancreatic Cancer with Accuracy
Multiple active compounds within wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, have been shown to kill human pancreatic cancer cells with accuracy.
Study: GMO Soy Accumulates Cancer-Causing Formaldehyde
Researchers found that genetically modifying soy sparks the production of carcinogenic formaldehyde while disrupting the plant’s ability to control stress.