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.
Western Diet Found to Increase Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
More U.S. adults are developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Research suggests that consuming animal protein may increase the risk for the condition.
Apple and Grape Seed Extracts Reduce Cancer-Causing Chemicals from Cooking Meat
Research indicates that extracts from apples and other fruits may reduce the formation of cancer causing chemicals from cooking meat, making the meat safer.
The Secret Benefits of Eating Organic Brown Seaweed
In recent press, brown seaweed has been hailed as a super food, and there is good reason why – the food offers tons of benefits.
How You Can Benefit from Drinking Aloe Vera Juice
We know that aloe vera is a wonderful home remedy when applied topically, but did you know that drinking aloe vera juice also offers healing benefits?
4 Nutrition-Packed Foods to Eat All the Time
Superfoods are jam packed with antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds. Here are 4 superfoods you want in your life.
Celery Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally and Effectively
Celery has been shown in recent research to be profoundly useful as a treatment for hypertension, offering effective blood pressure-lowering compounds.