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.
Cloves: The “Best” Antioxidant Addition to Your Diet
New research from the Miguel Hernandez University (UMH) has found that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are the “best” natural antioxidant. The study examined five antioxidant properties, with cloves showing amazing results…
Health Benefits of Onions – Over 10 Reasons to Love Onions
If you habitually separate the onions in your food because you do not want to eat them, then it’s time for you to change your ways. There are simply too…
Organic Food Beats Conventional Every Time, Award Winners Agree
As the new film, Organic Rising points out, misinformation, disinformation, and outright lies are what our conventional food system runs on.
Black Cumin Oil: ‘One of the Most Important Oils for Your Health’
Black cumin, whether used as a spice or taken as an oil supplement, can help ward off some of the most common illnesses and diseases.
Eating 2-3 Peaches Daily Could Halt Breast Cancer Progression, a Study Finds
A new study indicates eating two to three peaches each day could slow the spread and progression of breast cancer in women.
Glyphosate Proven to Be Making Milk Toxic
It was recently discovered that a chemical in Monsanto’s herbicide, Round Up, is responsible for corrupting the metabolism of dairy cattle.