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.
California Supreme Court Allows Lawsuits over Falsely Labeled Organics
The Supreme Court of California made it clear that consumers have a right to file lawsuits if a company falsely claims their products are organic.
Boost Immune Function, Slow Aging and More with Astragalus
History and research shows that astragalus benefits include protection against heart disease and cancer, slowed aging, and a strengthened immune system.
Goji Berries Could Mend BPA Damage in Male Reproductive Organs
In a 2013 study, the unassuming goji berry showed promising results in protecting and potentially reversing BPA damage to male reproductive organs.
Study: Most Supermarket Meats Contain Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
A report published in late June 2018 by the Environmental Working Group says that about 80 percent of meat sold in U.S. supermarkets contains antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
4 March Superfoods to Optimize Your Health
It’s important to eat in season. For most of us, that also means keeping up with what powerful superfoods each month will bring into season. The month of March brings…
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
From turmeric to magnesium-rich foods, here are 5 of the hottest foods of 2014 that helped torpedo so many into a natural healing lifestyle.