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.
Outraged Senator to Block FDA Commissioner Over Questionable GM Salmon
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will block Dr. Robert Califf’s candidacy as the new commissioner of the FDA because he fails to see dangers of approved GM salmon.
Bitter Gourd Destroys Pancreatic Cancer Cells, Benefits Diabetics
Studies have shown how bitter melon juice effectively kills pancreatic cancer cells by restricting the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose.
Sumac, the Super Food with an Off-the-Charts Antioxidant Value
The antioxidant value of raw Sumac bran is off the charts, making it valuable for fending off disease and slowing the aging process.
Turmeric a ‘Superfood Secret’ for Healthy Fat Loss
A super spice known for its numerous anti-cancer properties and an impressive ability to positively influence over 586 diseases according to peer-reviewed research from leading universities, turmeric may also be…
Big Food Trickery? SmartLabels to Act as ‘Real’ GMO Labeling
The Grocery Manufacturers Association and Big Food companies are trying to trick consumers with SmartLabels to bypass GMO labeling.
Glyphosate Proven to Be Making Milk Toxic
It was recently discovered that a chemical in Monsanto’s herbicide, Round Up, is responsible for corrupting the metabolism of dairy cattle.