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.
As Americans Reject Monsanto, Organic is Booming Like Crazy
What will it take for America’s farmers to realize that Americans don’t want to eat genetically modified food? Sorry Monsanto, but organic food is booming!
5 Foods to Include for Total Cardiovascular Protection
Here are 3 foods and 2 supplements you can utilize to lower blood pressure, balance cholesterol, and improve total cardiovascular health.
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.
Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Your Risk of Death
It is well known among the health conscious community that vitamin D offers powerful disease fighting benefits that are only beginning to be fully uncovered, but some startling new research…
At Long Last, Mandatory GMO Labels Are Coming to Food Packaging
The USDA has finally proposed a mandatory GMO labeling rule, but it comes with loopholes that could leave millions of Americans in the dark about what they’re eating.
Turmeric Compound May Fight Root Cause Behind ‘Thousands of Diseases’
A new study has shown once again how turmeric and its active compound curcumin can inhibit inflammation – a major factor for disease development.