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.
Costco Raises Wages for Workers Paid the Least
U.S. retail giant Costco is raising its minimum wage for employees after nine years, but is it enough?
Benefits of Kombucha Tea: Why is it Government Regulated?
The U.S. government would love nothing more to have their nose in everything we purchase, eat, drink, or even lay our eyes on, and in some ways they already do…
Have You Heard of the Low-Fat “SlimCado?” Avocado Incoming!
SlimCado avocados are advertised as being a healthier, low-fat alternative to Hass avocados, but the fruits aren’t exactly getting rave reviews.
11 Reasons to Grow & Eat Sunflower Greens
Sunflowers offer incredible health benefits, and you can eat many parts of the plant. Here are 11 reasons to consider growing your own organic sunflowers.
EWG Report Shows Unsafe Levels of Glyphosate Herbicide in Oat Products
The Environmental Working Group has released a report showing that dozens of oat products contain unsafe levels of the weedkilling chemical glyphosate.
This Compound in Kale and Other Brassica Vegetables may Prevent Colon Cancer
Eating a diet rich in Brassica vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and cabbage may prevent inflammation in the gut that can lead to colon cancer.