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.
Advocacy Group Finds Glyphosate in 100% of Top-Selling Orange Juice
Glyphosate residue was found in 100% of orange juice samples that the advocacy group Moms Across America submitted to an accredited laboratory for testing.
Why is a Known Toxic Substance Allowed in Organic Foods?
Carrageenan is a substance found in food, even organic food. The problem? Carrageenan has been linked to gastrointestinal issues, cancer, and more.
Chinese Plant Compound Wipes out Cancer in 40 Days, Says New Research
Known as the ‘thunder god vine’ or lei gong teng, the Chinese plant is actually integrated into Chinese medicine and has been used for ages in remedying a number of…
Average American Diet – Infographic
Unfortunately, Americans have some of the worst diets in the world, and everyone else knows it. With the average American consuming 24 lbs of artificial sweeteners, 29 lbs of french…
Study: A Mediterranean Diet Beats Statins for People with Heart Disease
An observational study shows that eating a Mediterranean diet may help people with heart problems more than taking statin drugs.
Astragalus Benefits: Energizer, Immune Tonic and Potential Cancer Treatment
Preliminary research on Astragalus membranaceus, a flowering plant and one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, demonstrates that the root may improve immune system function and…