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.
So Many New Names for High Fructose Corn Syrup
Food companies are still trying to hide health-damaging ingredients with different names, as is the case with General Mills and high fructose corn syrup.
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…
Potentially Dangerous GMO ‘Golden Rice’ Fed to Children Without Warning
GMO “golden” rice was created to deliver half of a child’s daily requirement of vitamin A in a single bowl, but the GMO rice is potentially dangerous.
3 Whole Food Supplements that Go Beyond Multivitamins
Most multivitamins can not give you the optimal health as whole foods do. Here are 3 whole food supplements that can provide depth of nutrition.
Why You Should Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Chemicals
While everyone wants to count calories to lose weight, too many individuals overlook an important aspect to keeping fit and vital – toxic chemical overload.
Turmeric Strikes at ‘Root Cause’ of Cancerous Tumor Development
Turmeric and its active spotlight compound curcumin have shown great potential to suppress cancer stem cells in several types of cancers.