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.
Start Sprouting to Receive up to 900% More Nutrition from Your Food
Are you aware that eating sprouts can yield up 900% more nutritional value compared to eating full grown food? Start sprouting to boost your health!
5 Things That Happen if You Quit Sugar for Life
We certainly don’t need so much sugar. If you quit sugar for life and eat only naturally-occurring sugars, you’ll notice these 5 positive changes happen.
Health Benefits of Pecans – Over 7 Reasons to Enjoy Pecans
One of the most popular tree nuts, pecans have many benefits to offer. Health benefits of pecans include reducing heart disease risk to preventing cancer.
Coca-Cola’s Sugar-Laden Vitaminwater Targeted by Lawsuits for Misleading Claims
Coca-Cola claims its Vitaminwater is healthful, aiding in weight loss and promoting vision. But Vitaminwater is actually loaded with health-damaging sugar.
Organic Tomatoes Contain more Vitamin C, Nutrients than Conventional
Is there a real nutritional difference between organic foods and traditional foods? The answer is “yes” for so many reasons, from the use of pesticides to synthetic fertilizers. To showcase…
A Reason NOT to Drink Coffee on an Empty Stomach
Some say drinking coffee on an empty stomach may not be so great for you after all, here is why you may want to fill up first.