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.
Filmmaker Documents Agony and Ecstasy of Giving up Added Sugars
Filmmaker Sacha Harland decided to rid his life of all added sugar and alcohol to see how it would affect health. Here is what happened.
Vegetarian Protein: 55+ Awesome Protein Sources for Vegetarian
For vegans and vegetarians, some health risks get overlooked – such as protein deficiency signs. Here are 55+ protein sources for vegetarians.
How to Boost Your Vitamin D Intake
As the medical establishment begins to find out more about Vitamin D, the daily recommendations continue to go up as well. With some nutritional experts recommending upwards of 20,000 IU…
Smart and Diligent Consumerism | Knowing Deceptive Advertising and Marketing Tactics
In today’s world, smart and diligent consumerism will take you a long way. There are scores of products that all hold fast to claims of quality and integrity. The truth…
Boulder Brands CEO Says 43% of Customers Want Non-GMO Food
Thanks to the anti-GMO movement, makers of Smart Balance will remove GMOs from their butters and spreads. The change will happen as early as this March.
Study Finds Breastfeeding may Boost Child’s Intelligence
Researchers have found that breastfed babies may actually be smarter. For each month a woman reports breastfeeding, her child does better on various tests.