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.
GMOs, Monsanto’s Roundup Found in Kellogg’s Froot Loops
Independent testing has verified that 100 percent of the corn in Kellogg’s Froot Loops is genetically modified and doused with pesticides.
Why Butter Isn’t All that Bad
Is butter bad for you, or might this vilified food actually have some value? Here is why butter is better than margarine and may actually boost health.
7 Reasons to Start Juicing from Around the Web
Juicing has many benefits that are easily reaped with a little time and dedication. Here is a mini collection of some of the best reasons for juicing from the juicers…
Eating Black Raspberries Helps to Prevent Colon Cancer
If you are searching for a food for a healthy colon, search no further than black raspberries. With colon cancer being the second leading cancer killer in the United States,…
Eat In-Season: 4 August-September Fruits and Vegetables
Eating in season is important. Here are some of the top late-summer August-September fruits and vegetables that you should include in your healthful, natural diet.
Oregano Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
As with many flavorful kitchen herbs, when you cook with oregano, you are getting far more than a flavorful punch—you’re also receiving a range of health and healing benefits. And…