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.
How to Maintain Important Vitamin B12 Levels, Even as Big Pharma Lowers Them
Maintaining vitamin B12 levels is very important, as many medications cause this deficiency. Here is how to increase your B12 levels.
Education, Access to Healthy Food is Key in Ending Junk ‘Food Deserts’
As many as 23.5 million people living in food deserts can’t access healthful food. Here are the 5 biggest food deserts in the U.S. as of 2011.
Don’t Drink This if You Want to Avoid Diabetes
A new study shows that drinking a single sugary drink daily ups the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – even in skinny individuals.
6 Foods and Herbs for Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Pain
There are plenty of foods and herbs that can be taken or used to relieve this arthritic, inflammatory-related pain – no drugs required.
Resveratrol Protects Diabetics Against Heart Disease
In a recent study, researchers have found resveratrol can actually protect diabetics from heart disease. Non-diabetics also benefit from the substance.
Study Ranks Healthiest ‘Powerhouse’ Vegetables, Which is #1?
A new study sheds light on the top ranking powerhouse vegetables. Watercress tops the list, but which other vegetables or fruit compete?