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.
5 Health Foods that are NOT Health Foods
Here are 5 food products you might believe are good for you due to clever marketing and misleading information, but they really are not healthy.
Are You Eating Fake Olive Oil?
Food fraudsters have put cheap additives in as much as 80% of extra virgin olive oil sold in the U.S. Here are some tips on choosing safe brands.
6 Chelating Foods for Removing Heavy Metals Naturally
Here are 6 natural chelators and chelation foods that can help you chelate heavy metals from your body after unavoidable exposure.
Study: Red Wines in U.S. Found to Contain ‘High Levels of Arsenic’
Researchers are warning that many red wines produced in the U.S. contain arsenic, and that aficionados should limit their intake.
Banned in Other Countries, ‘Yoga Mat Chemical’ Found in 500 U.S. Foods
Azodicarbonamide is a chemical used to make yoga mats, but a new report shows that this toxic chemical is also present in nearly 500 U.S. foods.
New Study Finds Garlic Heals 100% of Warts in 2 Weeks
Adding to the body of research outlining the health benefits of garlic, a study indicates garlic holds the power to eliminate warts and help heal corns.