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.
Just 1/4 Tsp. of Ginger Daily Could Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Markers
Consuming about a quarter-teaspoon of ginger each day can significantly reduce inflammatory markers associated with Type 2 diabetes, a study found.
Study Finds Strawberries may be a Solution to Gut Inflammation
Researchers learned that eating about 3/4 of a cup of whole strawberries reduced inflammation in the colon while improving symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Psychological Food Advertisements Influence Children more than Parents
According to new research, food advertisements may have more influence over the decisions of children than their parents. In fact, researchers found parental disapproval of junk food only resulted in…
An Example of Big Food’s Last Ditch-Effort to Stop State GMO-Labeling Laws
Big Food ad blitz aggressively seeks to forbid mandatory GMO-labeling laws such as Vermont’s, scheduled to go into effect July 1.
10 Health Benefits of Ginger – Prevent Cancer, Inflammation, and More
Ginger tops the list of effective natural home remedies. The potency of ginger has been proven for a host of ailments. That is because it is packed with essential nutrients…
Even the Government Recognizes Cancer-Prevention Properties of Garlic
Garlic is one of the most potent food medicines we have, with countless studies showing how the food can fight and prevent numerous cancers.