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.
Cancer-Feeding Fructose Consumption may be New ‘Alcoholism’
America is hooked on fructose, particularly mercury-containing high-fructose corn syrup. With consumption rates continually rising in the United States, researchers have examined the similarities between fructose and its fermentation…
Quinoa: The Benefits and the Controversy
It’s heralded as a superfood and an “ancient grain”. Quinoa is both. But quinoa, like everything these days, has been surrounded by controversy as of late.
Top Scientist Who Exposed GMO Now Silenced by Biotech
“If I had the choice, I certainly wouldn’t eat it,” said scientist Arpad Pustazai in an interview conducted after his study of GMOs. But he was silenced.
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?
6 Foods for Naturally Managing Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a necessary nutrient that is often misunderstood. Here are 6 foods for naturally managing and balancing cholesterol levels. Eat up!
Health Alert: 32% of Organic Produce Contains Rocket Fuel Chemical
It is common knowledge that conventional produce contains a whole list of questionable chemicals and harmful pesticides. Linked to birth defects and lower IQ in children, conventional pesticides are…