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.
McDonald’s Assaults Reporter Asking About McNugget Ingredients
Natural Society’s Anthony Gucciardi was physically removed by McDonald’s after asking about the ingredients in their McNuggets.
The Benefits of Sage as an Herb and Spice: Growing Your Own Medicine
Sage is an herb used throughout history medicinally and spiritually. Luckily, growing sage and using it as a spice or tea is super easy and fun.
Astragalus Benefits: Energizer, Immune Tonic and Potential Cancer Treatment
Preliminary research on Astragalus membranaceus, a flowering plant and one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, demonstrates that the root may improve immune system function and…
‘Healthful’ Fruit Juice may Have more Sugar than Soda
A new study warns those who drink fruit juice—pointing out that juice contains as much if not more sugar than soda, and that neither are healthful options.
Even Low Dose Vitamin D Slashes Flu Risk by Nearly Half
Vitamin D3, even when taken in low daily dosages, has been found to slash your risk of developing the flu by 42%. If optimal ranges of vitamin D intake were…
Don’t Drink This if You Want to Avoid Diabetes
A new study shows that drinking a single sugary drink daily ups the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – even in skinny individuals.