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 Easy Ways to Elevate Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol Levels (HDL) Naturally
Cholesterol isn’t all bad. It is necessary for numerous functions. Here are 5 substances to boost your ‘good’ HDL levels and keep your heart healthy.
Ginger: Truly Among the Great Medicines of the World
An amazing beneficial herb, ginger root is not only good for cooking, it has been used for centuries as a powerful medicinal spice. Here are some benefits.
Vitamin D and Cancer – Adding Vitamin D to the Anti-Cancer Toolbelt
Everyone is deathly afraid of coming down with cancer, yet the very lifestyle that promotes cancer is the most popular. Cancer has been one of the leading causes of death…
Kellogg’s’ Kashi Still Under Legal Fire for Claiming GMO-Laden Foods to be ‘All Natural’
Kashi, a food brand owned by Kellogg’s, is still under fire as lawsuits fly. The company is claiming it’s GMO-laden products are ‘all natural.’
Study Suggests Just 1 Energy Drink May Harm Blood Vessels
A study shows that consuming a single 24 oz. energy drink can cause acute impairment of blood vessel function in young adults.
Congress Decided we Don’t Deserve to Know Where Meat Comes From
The spending bill passed by Congress last week repealed country-of-origin labeling designed to let Americans know where their meat comes from.