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.
Health Benefits of Avocados
Avocados are not just for guacamole anymore; they are a delicious fruit being used in many different ways, along with offering great health benefits. There is research on this fact…
Sesame Seeds may Compete with Conventional Knee Arthritis Drug Treatments
A recent study indicates that something as simple as sesame seeds may outrank even pharmaceutical drugs for arthritis pain and symptoms.
Eating Fermented Foods to Boost the Immune & Digestive System
Do you eat fermented foods? Beneficial bacteria within the fermented foods can help regulate your digestive system, improve immunity, and fight radiation.
Juicing: The Simplest Way to Pack in the Nutrition
There are several ways juicing could help save your life and even more ways in which it could simply make your life more enjoyable. It does this by…
Rising Food Prices Continue to Climb, with Prices Up 10% in July Alone
Food prices are rising, and consumers are feeling it. Rising food prices aren’t only hitting America, they are happening around the world. Costs have gone up 10 percent between June…
Sorry Monsanto: Major Boom in Organic Oils Amid Global Concern over GMO Contamination
There are rising concerns over genetically modified soy and canola oil, leading food producers to seek out sunflower oil as the flower is difficult to GM.