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.
Boost Cinnamon Intake to Ward off Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s good on apples and sprinkled on toast; it’s used in a variety of recipes for its sweet and subtly spicy flavor. But, it’s far more than a kitchen spice—it’s…
Vending Machine Device Could Spark Healthier Food Choices
When a Rush University assistant professor rigged vending machines to make people wait 25 seconds for unhealthy snacks, more people chose healthier foods.
Study: WHEN You Eat is as Important as WHAT You Eat
A review of several studies suggests that people should stick to 3 meals a day, eat together with their household, and maintain a regular eating pattern.
5 Ways to Use Anti-Microbial, Anti-Fungal Grapefruit Seed Extract
Grapefruit seed extract offers anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Here are 5 ways you can use grapefruit seed extract to boost your health.
10 Ways to Use Orange Peels for Home and Health
So many foods we throw out have so many uses. Here are 10 ways to use your orange, lime, and lemon peels after you have enjoyed their juice.
Woman Uses Carrot Juice to Beat Stage 4 Cancer!
One woman, Ann Cameron, treated Stage 4 cancer with the use of carrots, and she did it without chemotherapy, radiation, or other drastic dietary changes.