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.
Eating Black Raspberries Helps to Prevent Colon Cancer
If you are searching for a food for a healthy colon, search no further than black raspberries. With colon cancer being the second leading cancer killer in the United States,…
Toxic Truth: Evidence GMO Foods are Far Different from Non-GMO Foods
Several new studies have proven beyond a doubt that genetically modified foods are far different from their non-GMO counterparts.
10 Compelling Reasons to Consume this Natural Health Drink
A glass of warm lemon or lime water first thing in the morning may provide extreme benefits to your health. Acting not only as a digestive aid but a serum…
Subway Removing Harmful Bread Additive Due to Blogger Petition Pressure
A chemical that is used to make yoga mats is also in Subway’s breads, but thanks to one blogger, the nationwide sandwich chain plans to remove the additive.
Heavy Coffee Drinking Linked to Improved Colon Cancer Survival Rates
Treated colon cancer patients who drink 4+ cups a day of caffeinated coffee were 52 percent less likely to have had a recurrence of colon cancer.
Study: Mediterranean Diet and Low Carbs Reduce Diabetes Risk
According to a new study, researchers have found a Mediterranean diet to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes while boosting overall health.