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.
How to Improve Your Eyesight – 4 Natural Ways to Enhance Vision
Poor vision afflicts countless people worldwide, limiting certain daily activities and leading to expensive prescription glasses and contacts. What if there were a natural way to improve your vision, without…
Americans Consume Nearly 200 Pounds of GMOs Each Year
We know that the vast majority of corn, soybeans, and much of many other crops are genetically modified, but do we know how the how much GMOs are consumed each…
15 Million Americans Suffer from Food Allergies: Could GMOs be to Blame?
Food allergies like gluten intolerance affect more than 15 million Americans, and the cost for treating children’s food allergies will be $25 billion/year.
10-Year Study Confirms Carrots’ Heart-Boosting Benefits Once Again
While a healthy diet and regular exercise can keep your cardiovascular system fit, specific foods may have a greater preventative impact than others. Carrots are one of these foods.
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? The Deadly Risks of Artificial Colors
Is Food Coloring Bad for You? Artificial colors have been linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and even cancer – so beware.
Sweet Potato Greens Inhibit Cancer Cell Growth by 69%
In a 2011 study, sweet potato greens extract (SPGE) ‘remarkably inhibited’ the growth and progression of cancer cells and led to absolutely no toxicity.