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.
Banned in 160 Nations, Why is This Growth Hormone in U.S. Meat?
Eating pork? Chances are that you are consuming ractopamine, a livestock growth-altering drug so dangerous that 160 countries have banned its use.
Another Compound in Broccoli Found to Have Cancer-Fighting Abilities
Indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a compound found in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and others, was found to reduce tumor size in rats by up to 65% in one study.
The Dangers of too Much Sugar: What the Sugar Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
For years, the sugar industry has had to fight negative publicity due to the dangers of sugar, but they fought back, and tricked much of the population.
A Mediterranean Diet Could Cut Your Risk of Breast Cancer
The notoriously-healthy Mediterranean diet – with a heaping helping of olive oil – has been associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer in a new study.
Will UK Backlash Ban Artificial Colors in Children’s Medicines?
Due to health concerns, people in the U.K. are campaigning to remove artificial colors from children’s medicines. Of course Big Pharma is against it.
Vitamin E Protects the Lungs from Deadly Diseases Like COPD
There are things one can do to to protect against COPD. One study found that vitamin E may serve as a protectant for the lungs, preventing against COPD.