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.
USDA-Approved GMO Salmon Called Into Question for Being Disease Prone
While the US approves GE salmon, the Canadian government released a concerning report saying that GE salmon is not safe since it is ‘more prone to disease.’
Is Coffee Good for You? 13+ Health Benefits of Coffee
Researchers find that coffee contains a myriad of serious health benefits, and contains a large amount of antioxidant polyphenols.
Breaking: Junk Food, Fast Food Proven to Cause Depression
According to recent research conducted by scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Granada, both junk food and fast food consumption ignites depression…
Eat Apples to Reduce Obesity and Diabetes Risk, Studies Say
One particular fruit – apples – can be especially helpful in losing weight and even preventing diabetes, according to numerous studies.
Watch Out, These Top Thanksgiving Foods are Surprisingly Full of GMOs
Do you want to feed your family a Thanksgiving dinner without GMOs and other damaging ingredients? Stay away from these popular Thanksgiving food choices.
Omega-3 Fats Provide Powerful Fertility Benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids have recently been shown to play a key role in the development of healthy sperm. What the study found was that omega-3 fatty acids turns dysfunctional ’round…