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.
Studies Find that Drinking Water Leads to Weight Loss, Mental Boost
Recent research has shown that simply drinking more water can both help with weight loss and provide a mental boost.
Adzuki Beans: The Himalayan Super Food
Adzuki beans have been utilized as a superfood for centuries. Here are a few brief, quick ways Adzuki beans can boost your health.
Video: What happens When a Family Eats Only Organic for Two Weeks
Is eating organic really that important? In this 90 second video, you can see how just 2 weeks of an organic lifestyle affected one family.
Breast Milk Mixture Found to Beat Cancer Cells While Unaffecting Healthy Cells
Further adding on to those reasons, a recent study found something something extra special within breast milk – a substance that possesses amazing anti-cancer properties.
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
From turmeric to magnesium-rich foods, here are 5 of the hottest foods of 2014 that helped torpedo so many into a natural healing lifestyle.
“Miracle” Golden Rice Could Cause Birth Defects, Warns Indian Scientist
Golden Rice is being tested in Bangladesh, but an Indian scientist (among others) is warning that Golden Rice poses a serious threat to human health.