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.
New Link Between Mother’s Pregnancy Diet and Offspring’s Chances of Obesity Found
We have heard it said for some time now ”you are what you eat.” Meaning, if you consume foods that are not healthful, your health will ultimately be compromised. Mothers…
Study: Apple Extract Kills Cancer Cells, Rivals Common Chemo Drugs?
In a study, compounds in apples known as oligosaccharides killed up to 46% of human colon cancer cells and outperformed common chemo drugs.
Have You Discovered the Dirty Little Secret of Almonds?
Most of the almonds sold in the U.S. have been fumigated with propylene oxide, a chemical that even the CDC has admitted causes cancer.
People Ingest About 2,000 Microplastics in Table Salt Each Year
A study shows that people ingest about 2,000 microplastics each year through table salt, and that only accounts for about 6% of the yearly total.
4 Natural Liver Cleansing Foods
Liver health is directly tied to your overall health, and poor liver health could very well be the root cause of many diseases that currently affect millions of people worldwide…
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.