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.
Carcinogenic Sugar Hiding in 4 Common Food Products
On average, Americans consume 475 calories worth of added sugars each day. That is about 30 teaspoons, or 5x more than even the American Heart Association recommends. The disturbing aspect…
Black Cumin Oil: ‘One of the Most Important Oils for Your Health’
Black cumin, whether used as a spice or taken as an oil supplement, can help ward off some of the most common illnesses and diseases.
Major Vermont Hospital to Cut GMOs from Menu
A medical center in Vermont which serves 2 million meals a year plans to boost organics and reduce GMOs served to both patients and hospital visitors alike.
Food Portion Sizes Double over 20 Years as People Grow Fatter
Numerous reports indicate that food portion sizes have doubled (or worse) over 20 years for both Britain and America. Food is larger, and people are fatter.
Carcinogenic Sugars Rampant Among Food Supply | See the Numbers
How much sugar does the average person consume? How does this affect their health? Increasingly it is being recognized that the substantial level of sugar consumption is responsible for many…
How Green Tea can Destroy Oral Cancer Cells
A recent study has found that a compound within green tea is capable of destroying oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells completely unharmed.