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.
Rosemary Health Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
Growing rosemary is easy! And rosemary health benefits are some that you will not want to miss. Here is how to grow rosemary to experience the benefits.
How Green Tea can Destroy Oral Cancer Cells
A recent study has found that a compound within green tea is capable of destroying oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells completely unharmed.
Proof the Ketogenic Diet for Cancer can be a Real Solution
In addition to weight loss, the ketogenic diet is very useful as a cancer treatment, often alongside other conventional and/or natural therapies.
10 Health Benefits of Ginger – Prevent Cancer, Inflammation, and More
Ginger tops the list of effective natural home remedies. The potency of ginger has been proven for a host of ailments. That is because it is packed with essential nutrients…
California to Allow Consumers to Sue Over Deceptive Food Labels
The California Supreme Court ruled that consumers have a right to file lawsuits alleging food products are falsely labeled “organic.”
Thousands of Workers Shut Down McDonald’s Headquarters
On Wednesday, hundreds of protesters from cities around the country stormed McDonald’s Oak Brook headquarters demanding for wages to start at $15/hour.