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.
Study: Don’t go Gluten-Free if You Don’t Have Celiac Disease
A gluten-free diet doesn’t reduce the risk of heart disease, and in people who don’t have celiac disease, it actually increases the risk.
Rosemary Benefits – The Memory Booster and Powerful Antioxidant
Throughout history, the herb rosemary has been used to heal; sooth and nourish the body as well as providing a huge memory boost. The powerful antioxidant properties of this herb…
Eating Healthy on a Budget – 5 Tips for Smart, Healthy Shopping
Eating healthy on a budget is quite possibly more important than ever, and it’s best to start right now as food prices rise and the dollar shrinks.
Vitamin D Deficiencies Linked to Muscle Injuries and Alzheimer’s
Research has found even more links between between vitamin D deficiency and compromised health. The researchers concluded that lower than normal vitamin D levels can lead to muscle-related injuries in…
Study Says Diet Sodas Better than Water for Weight Loss – Could it be True?
A study funded by the American Beverage Association suggests diet soft drinks are even better than water when it comes to losing weight. Could it be true?
Cannabis Treatment Threatens Deadly Painkiller Industry
Pharmaceutical painkillers are now responsible for more deaths in the United States than heroin and cocaine combined. The pharmaceuticals are responsible for more than 15,000 deaths conservatively in 2008…