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.
Tuna Ranked: How to Really Avoid BPA and Mercury in Your Fish
Greenpeace recently ranked 14 tuna brands, analyzing packaging, environmental impact, transparency, and overall sustainability. Does your tuna measure up?
Start Sprouting to Receive up to 900% More Nutrition from Your Food
Are you aware that eating sprouts can yield up 900% more nutritional value compared to eating full grown food? Start sprouting to boost your health!
Ginger: A Prostate Cancer Treatment from the Kitchen Spice Rack
Research shows that a food as simple as ginger could be the answer to preventing and even treating prostate cancer without any toxic side-effects.
Science Confirms: Junk Food is Addictive Like Drugs
Food addiction is a serious health problem affecting millions of individuals that just can not kick the sugary, processed junk. Here is evidence.
Dark Chocolate Promotes Heart Health, Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Is chocolate good for you? You bet! While not all chocolate is created equal, there are absolutely benefits to eating the right kind of chocolate. Just one of many benefits…
Carcinogenic Sugars Rampant Among Food Supply | See the Numbers
How much sugar does the average person consume? How does this affect their health? Increasingly it is being recognized that the substantial level of sugar consumption is responsible for many…