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.
These 2 Grapefruit Compounds May Act Through DNA to Stop Cancer
It is essential to protect DNA to halt illness and disease. Researchers documented that one way to protect DNA is to eat grapefruit – here is why.
Avocados Could be Key in Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome, Numerous Ailments
A review shows that every part of the avocado combats every component of metabolic syndrome, which means you are protected from various ailments.
Daily Serving of Soda Increases Aggressive Prostate Cancer Risk by 40%
According to one recent study, consuming about 1 soda per day increases a man’s risk of prostate cancer by 40% compared to someone who never touches the beverage.
Study Identifies Anti-Cancer Properties of Honey Compounds
Honey is awesome, but could it be powerful enough to treat cancer? Flavonoids and phenolic acids may be responsible for honey’s anti-cancer properties.
FDA Ignores 2 Million+ People Saying “No” to GMO Salmon
Center for Food Safety and others plan to sue the FDA over its recent approval of AquaBounty’s AquaAdvantage® salmon for human consumption.
Coconut Oil Hailed as ‘Miracle’ Dental Breakthrough, Deadly Bacteria Killer
Mainstream science has now fully recognized the ‘miracle’ powers of coconut oil to not only combat tooth decay and drastically improve overall mouth health, but also to specifically crush a…