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.
Study: 3-4 Cups of Coffee Per Day may cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Scientists have linked drinking 3-4 cups a coffee a day to a decreased risk for Type 2 diabetes.
Health Alert: 32% of Organic Produce Contains Rocket Fuel Chemical
It is common knowledge that conventional produce contains a whole list of questionable chemicals and harmful pesticides. Linked to birth defects and lower IQ in children, conventional pesticides are…
7 Herbs and Foods for Reducing High Blood Pressure (Chart)
Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Check out this blood pressure chart and take a reading, then utilize 7 herbs and foods for reducing blood pressure.
Neanderthal Herb: Yarrow – Heals Wounds, Speeds Healing, Stops Pain
An herb used for over 60,000 years, yarrow is an incredible healing herb seen as only a weed in modern times – but it has numerous benefits to offer.
Apple or Pear a Day Protects Brain Health
A new study has found that consuming fruit with a white interior, such as apples and pears, can protect your body against strokes — adding to the pile of research…
PepsiCo to Release ‘Organic Gatorade,’ But What Does that Mean?
PepsiCo says it will release a line of organic Gatorade in 2016, but there is no word on exactly what that means. Can we trust PepsiCo?