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.
Vitamin D Defeats Depression Naturally, Without Nasty Side Effects
Studied across a wide variety (81000 count) of women of various paths and lifestyles, Vitamin D when found in natural food sources had been related to significantly lower depressive symptoms…
Artificial Sweetener Use Among Kids Rose 200% in Less than 15 Years
Low-calorie sweetener use among children rose 200% from 1999-2012, leaving health experts concerned about the potential long-term health effects.
Sugar Industry Collusion Since 1950s to Hide Dangers of Their Product
The sugar industry knew their products would cause dental and health issues since the 1950’s, but they worked with our government to keep this a secret.
Depressed People Found to Have Lower Antioxidant Levels
A recent study found that people suffering from major depression have lower blood-antioxidant levels, Is there a connection?
Vitamin B17: Able to Treat and Prevent Cancer, or Pure Poison?
There is a lot of controversy surrounding vitamin B17 and it’s toxicity. Is it a poisonous substance similar to cyanide, or is it able to treat cancer?
Healthy Spices Worth Adding to Your Recipes
Not only do herbs and spices provide flavor for very few calories, but they also have some amazing, disease-fighting antioxidants in them! Be sure to fill up your spice rack,…