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.
Silica Health Benefits – Use Silica to Detox, Prevent Autoimmune Diseases, and More
The mineral silica (Si) is getting more notice for its important functions. Sometimes called the “beauty mineral” because it improves skin elasticity and hair and nail growth, a few other…
Study Finds Strawberries may be a Solution to Gut Inflammation
Researchers learned that eating about 3/4 of a cup of whole strawberries reduced inflammation in the colon while improving symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Reading Nutrition Labels – 9 out of 10 Parents Fail at It
A study conducted by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) found that nine out of ten mothers failed at reading nutrition labels, and did not understand the nutrition information on children’s…
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.
The 37 Cereals Loaded With Disease-Linked Mega Sugar
A new report has found that many popular cereals contain alarming amounts of sugar – even as much as 8 or even 10 teaspoons.
Could Eating Pasta Really Make You HEALTHIER?
A new study suggests that eating pasta could make you healthier and even make you eat less saturated fat. But is it really true?