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.
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
From turmeric to magnesium-rich foods, here are 5 of the hottest foods of 2014 that helped torpedo so many into a natural healing lifestyle.
Which Promotes Healing — Drinking Alkaline Water or Eating an Alkaline Diet?
Should you be drinking alkaline water to achieve total wellness, or will an alkaline diet suffice? Here is the scoop on body ph and acidic vs alkaline.
Study: Gut Bacteria, High Fiber Fights off Asthma, Clears Airways
Research has found that a diet rich in plant-based dietary fiber positively affects how the immune system functions in the lungs, warding off asthma.
Flaxseeds Found to Help Lower Blood Pressure
A new study has found that flaxseed induced one of the most potent anti-hypertensive effects achieved by a dietary intervention.
Beyond Hydration: The Shocking Intelligence of Water
Humans lose fluids and water daily. The amount depends on where you live; climate and altitude, what your lifestyle is like; including foods you eat, liquids you drink, what you…
The Power of Leafy Greens – 5 Green Nutritional Heroes
Leafy greens are some of the most important super foods we can eat. Here are 5 green herbs or veggies that you must start consuming for better health.