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.
Lower Your Blood Pressure with Coconut Water
Coconut water is not only delicious, but it could be a viable natural solution to lowering your blood pressure. One recent study has shown the benefits of this natural heart…
Conventional Chicken Found to Contain Concerning Levels of Arsenic Due to Antibiotics
A new study found that conventional chicken often contains high levels of toxic arsenic. This poses a public health risk that the FDA must act upon.
Did Monsanto’s Aspartame Cause This Teenager’s Brain Tumors and Inevitable Death?
Perhaps the most tragic story concerning the artificial sweetener, aspartame, has come to light in the UK with a teenager’s recent death.
Glyphosate Proven to Be Making Milk Toxic
It was recently discovered that a chemical in Monsanto’s herbicide, Round Up, is responsible for corrupting the metabolism of dairy cattle.
Ginger: Over 14 Bio-Active Compounds to Fight Numerous Diseases, Including Cancer
The spice ginger contains astonishing medicinal qualities due to over 14 bio-active compounds that have been shown to fight and prevent numerous diseases.
Coming in July 2018: These Changes on Food Nutrition Labels
American citizens scored a big win on Friday when the FDA announced that food companies must overhaul nutrition labels by July 2018.