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.
Top 10 Worst GMO Foods for Your GMO Foods List
GMO foods pose a risk to humans, animals, and the environmental. Here are the top 10 worst GMO foods for your “do not eat” GMO foods list.
Why You Should Consume more Vitamin C
Do you know why we need vitamin C, and what the consequences are of being vitamin C deficient? Here are some vitamin-C food sources.
5 Ways to Eat More Choline: A Vital Nutrient for Nervous System, Liver Health, & Cancer Prevention
An essential nutrient, choline is a compound needed for various bodily functions. Here are 5 benefits of choline, as well as 5 food sources of choline.
The Connection Between Chocolate and Cancer
Can we say that chocolate possesses cancer-preventing or even cancer-fighting properties? Studies have indicated that chocolate can reduce cancer risk.
Black Seed Shows Promising Health Effects for Women
Black seed (Nigella sativa) has been used as a healer for ages. Two recent reports, for example, show how black seed can benefit woman in particular.
This Organic Oil Could Reduce DNA Damage from Eating GMOs
Researchers say that organic extra virgin olive oil may just be able to reduce the DNA damage caused by eating genetically modified foods.