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.
Blueberries Found to Help Build Stronger Bones
Blueberries may be small, but they have serious nutritional value. Research has found that these powerful fruit are also capable of promoting bone strength, likely due to being rich in…
Preventing Various Cancers, this Type of Berry is Just One Anti-Cancer Food
It’s no secret that berries of all kinds have numerous nutritional benefits—mostly due to their antioxidant concentration. The benefits of blueberries, for example, include lowering blood pressure and protection of…
Scientists are Developing Disease-Fighting Beer…in the Lab
Researchers want to bring out the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of beer by creating the synthetic compounds that give it those properties.
Teeth Destruction: Cancer-Causing ‘Mountain Dew Mouth’ Ruining People’s Teeth
Dubbed “Mountain Dew mouth”, this teeth-rotting phenomena is leaving soda-loving individuals with tooth decay that could lead to premature death.
Eating Chocolate on Halloween Can Be Healthy, as Long as it’s the Right Kind
It may be a shocker to those who have been reading the recent headlines proclaiming that Halloween can only lead to diabetes and heart disease, but Halloween candy can be…
High Protein Vegetarian Diet – Eat These 5 Foods
Protein is, in fact, a matter of amino acids, and it abounds in the plant kingdom. The trick is in knowing where to find it, knowledge that is especially needed…