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.
Survival: Top 5 Wild Edibles to Help Keep You Alive
Having knowledge of a few wild edible plants could help keep you alive one day. Here are 5 wild edibles you may find and eat on your outdoor journeys.
Gold of the Incas: 7 Health Benefits of Lucuma
The superfruit Lucuma has been eaten since 200 A.D., but science is just now seeing how it could offer great nutrition and healing potential.
Top 5 Health Benefits of Cherries
Cherries are a delicious summer treat packed full of nutrition. Here are 5 health benefits of cherries, from preventing cancer to fighting inflammation.
Research Shows Local Honey may Halt Allergies
Honey has been considered an alternative allergy treatment for many years, with many allergy sufferers swearing by its anti-allergenic properties. Until recently, however, there had not been much research into…
What Chemicals are Really in Coca-Cola’s Coke Soda?
We all know that soda is health-damaging due to sugars, but it doesn’t end there. Here’s what’s really in Coca-Cola’s famous Coke soda:
Preventing Chronic Disease Can be Achieved with Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer—that’s quite a lot to expect of a humble root of the ginger family. Like ginger, turmeric and curcumin (the powdered and supplement form, respectively,…