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 K Deficiency Symptoms – 5 Signs of Low Vitamin K Levels
Vitamin K is essential for optimal health for numerous reasons. Why is the vitamin so important, and what are some vitamin K deficiency symptoms?
Scientists are Developing Disease-Fighting Beer…in the Lab
Researchers want to bring out the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of beer by creating the synthetic compounds that give it those properties.
Harvard Scientists Urge You to Stop Drinking Sweetened-Milk
A Harvard researcher argues that conventional milk and dairy products alike are a detriment to your health thanks to added health-compromising sweeteners.
The Health Benefits of Cranberries
Cranberries are loaded with essential vitamins and phytonutrients which promote health in various ways. Here are some health benefits of cranberries.
As Demand Skyrockets, Thousands of US Farms Are Going Organic
Major retailers Cost-Co, General Mills, Ardent Mills scramble for organic farmland to keep up with burgeoning demand for organics.
Cranberries Effective Against Urinary Tract Infections
The ability of cranberry proanthocyanidins (PACs) is dependent on the dose, with higher doses significantly more effective at maintaining urinary health, says a new study. The study supports levels outlined…