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.
Organic Food Has Lower Pesticide Residues, Study Affirms
A recent study confirms that eating organic food is a smart way to reduce your pesticide exposure when compared with traditionally grown produce.
Vending Machine Offers Only Fresh, Organic Salads Instead of Candy Bars
Twenty-seven-year-old Luke Saunders set out to create a vending machine offering organic, restaurant-quality salads and snacks. It’s called Farmer’s Fridge.
U.S. FDA Chief Still Deciding: Is GMO Salmon Safe?
GMO Salmon could ruin ocean life and human health, yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still considering whether to approve it or not.
Infographic: How Corn Syrup Made America FAT
High-fructose corn syrup, an extremely cheap, processed, and easily produced alternative to sugar, has been deemed ‘safe’ by the Food and Drug Administration since 1976. For decades, corn has been…
5 of the Hottest Healing Foods of 2014
From turmeric to magnesium-rich foods, here are 5 of the hottest foods of 2014 that helped torpedo so many into a natural healing lifestyle.
Stunner Study: Eating Salt Does NOT Cause Weight Gain
People have believed for years that eating salt makes you gain weight, but a study shows that eating salty foods does not cause weight gain, though it can make you…