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.
Activism Works: Campbell’s Drops BPA in Response to Health Activism, Outrage
After their products were confirmed to have some of the highest BPA levels among canned foods tested in independent research, consumers have been calling upon Campbell’s to stop using bisphenol…
DITCH Artificial Sweeteners: Study Shows They’re Toxic to the Gut
A new study shows that 6 artificial sweeteners have a negative effect on E. coli, and therefore likely have the same effect on the human microbiome.
4 Nasty Things Your Holiday Turkey has Experienced (You are Affected, too)
Animal cruelty, antibiotics, growth hormones, and horrible health conditions – these are just a few things that your holiday turkey has experienced.
Turmeric for Parkinson’s – A Ray of Hope in Future Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Could turmeric for Parkinson’s eventually be a solution? Researchers are studying the neuroprotective properties of turmeric and curcumin.
6 Herbs for Healthy Lungs and Easy Breathing
Have trouble breathing? Keeping lungs healthy and airways clear is important. Here are 6 herbal tools that can help you breathe easier.
More Than 1/3 of Children Eat This Health-Hazardous Food Every Day
According to a new CDC report, more than 1 in 3 children and teens ages 2 to 19 in the U.S. fill up on some type of fast food item…