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.
Research Finds Majority of BPA Exposure Comes from our Food
New research from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) affirms that the majority of the BPA found within us is coming from the foods we eat.
Natural Cancer-Fighting Spice Reduces Tumors in 81% of Cases in Study
Used in the ancient Chinese and Indian systems of medicine, curcumin is a naturally powerful anticancer compound that has been found to decrease brain tumor size in animals by 81…
How Soybean Oil Consumption Ballooned by 1000x in 100 Years
In 1967. soybean growers and food manufacturers started growing a ‘cheap’ oil to sell. As a result, we now consume 1000 times more soybean oil today.
How This Staple ‘Ingredient’ Zaps Your Health and Energy
More than 7 in 10 Americans eat too much sugar. Unfortunately, refined sugar robs you of energy while fueling neurodegenerative disease, cancer, and more.
4 Herbs Everyone Should Have in their ‘Medicine’ Cabinet
We have chosen 4 healing herbs everyone should have in their ‘medicine’ cabinet. These herbs should be the cornerstones of every natural healer’s arsenal.
6 New GMO Crops that May Soon Hit Your Dinner Table
There will be 6 new GMO crops to be planted and on our dinner plate. Here’s your chance to sat NO. The first two crops have been on the old,…