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.
Benefits of Kombucha Tea: Why is it Government Regulated?
The U.S. government would love nothing more to have their nose in everything we purchase, eat, drink, or even lay our eyes on, and in some ways they already do…
Banned in 27 Countries, Monsanto’s rBGH Inhabits Many U.S. Dairy Products
Are you consuming Monsanto’s genetically engineered growth hormone known as rBGH? The synthetic hormone is created using molecules and DNA sequences that are a result of molecular cloning, which has…
Is Camel’s Milk the Next Super Food Craze?
Camel’s milk is not only highly digestible, it is also full of nutrients that our bodies crave. Could it be the next super food craze?
This Compound in Kale and Other Brassica Vegetables may Prevent Colon Cancer
Eating a diet rich in Brassica vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and cabbage may prevent inflammation in the gut that can lead to colon cancer.
Enjoy a Surprisingly Healthy Superfood: 7 Dark Chocolate Health Benefits
Extremely high in antioxidants, chocolate can be extremely healthful and beneficial to your health. Here are 7 health benefits of dark chocolate and cacao.
7 Little-Known Benefits of Cucumbers
Cucumbers may have a high water content, but the health benefits of cucumbers should not be watered down. Here are 7 little-known benefits.