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.
A Third of Fast-Food Packaging Contains Dangerous Chemicals
Researchers tested 400 fast-food packages from 27 food chains in the US and found that more than a third of them contained fluoronated chemicals, of PFASs.
Assaulting Cancer: 5 Natural Ways to Boost Natural Killer Cells
Did you know natural foods boost the production of cancer-killing cells in your body? Here are 5 ways to increase natural killer cells to fight cancer.
How Eating Animal Products Could Make Blood More Likely to Clot
Choline, a compound found in foods like eggs and fish, makes the blood “sticky” and may contribute to blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
Numerous Clinical Trials Prove Peppers can Ease Pain, Promote Weight Loss
There are many health benefits of peppers, with numerous studies showing how peppers can ease multiple types of pain and help promote weight loss.
Antioxidants Lower Risk of Heart Attacks in Women, New Study Shows
A Swedish study to be published in The American Journal of Medicine found that women whose diets were high in antioxidant rich foods like fruits and vegetables had a 20…
Toddlers who Drink Non-Cow’s Milk may be Shorter than Their Peers
A study finds that young children who drink non-cow’s milk may be shorter than their peers, and researchers don’t know if it carries over into adulthood.