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.
Chamomile Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
From combating stress to treating insomnia, chamomile benefits range far and wide. Here are over 10 benefits of chamomile as an herb and tea.
4 Harmful Things Hiding in Your Meat
We know conventional meat is loaded with antibiotics and hormones, but there is even more concern. Here are 4 other things that could be tainting your meat:
Broccoli as a Medicine: Why You Should Be Growing Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli contains compounds that protect against cancer, heart attacks, and more, but broccoli sprouts harness 900% more of these health-boosting compounds.
Chocolate Can be Healthy, as Long as it is the Right Kind
Can chocolate have negative effects on a person’s health? Absolutely, if it’s not the right kind of chocolate. Sure, the chocolate candies you might find in the supermarket can induce…
Garlic Provides Natural Protection Against Cancer and Infections
Garlic has been used by many cultures for the treatment and prevention of disease for many centuries due to its powerful health benefits matched with a crucial role in many…
Compound in Broccoli Kills Leukemia Cancer Cells, Leaves Healthy Cells Unaffected
Sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli and other veggies, can both prevent and treat cancer. The compound destroyed leukemia cancer cells in a recent study.