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.
Why You Should Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Chemicals
While everyone wants to count calories to lose weight, too many individuals overlook an important aspect to keeping fit and vital – toxic chemical overload.
Toxic Glyphosate in Monsanto’s RoundUp Contaminating UK Cereal Bars, Breads
An investigation found that 2 top cereal and bread brands in the UK are contaminated with toxic glyphosate, which is cause for concern for many reasons.
Petitions Cause Soda Makers to Remove Banned Ingredient from Soft Drinks
Thanks to online petitions, soft drink makers are removing a controversial “flame retardant chemical” known as brominated vegetable oil from soft drinks.
Fish Oils Save Young Accident Victims from Permanent Brain Damage
In 2010, a young boy was in a terrible accident, left with severe brain damage. Fortunately, doctors used fish oil to help the boy to recovery.
37 Better Food Preservatives & AntiMicrobials than the Chemical Crap ‘they’ Put in Your Food
From basil to garlic, here are 37 better preservatives and anti-microbials to look to instead of the chemical cocktails being used by food manufacturers.
News Flash: Review Finds Diet Soda to be Health Destroyer
Researchers from Purdue reviewed a dozen studies published within the last five years on the health risks of consuming diet soda. The news is not positive.