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.
Warning: 3 Fast Food Ingredient Secrets
While many of us live a largely sedentary lifestyle, the United States remains a highly mobile society, addicted to the road and high-speed, demanding daily schedules—hence, our addiction to fast…
Investigation Reveals Subway Chicken is only About 50% Chicken DNA
A new Canadian investigation has found that Subway’s chicken strips only contain slightly more than 50% chicken DNA.
5 Facts About Farm-Raised Fish You Should Know
While fish from the ocean may be riddled with pollution and radiation, farm-raised aren’t great either. Here are 5 things you should know about farm-raised fish.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Shown to Combat Obesity
Research has indicated that omega-3 fatty acids may even help slow down the “fattening” of America. Omega 3’s keep metabolic function in check which helps keep the weight down. In…
The Healing Power of Tualang Honey
A honey harvested from the rainforest known as Tualang Honey has been shown to help fend off a number of diseases.
Sweet Basil: Growing Your Own Medicine
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is just one variety of the basil plant. The herb is great for cooking, easy to grow, and provides many health benefits.