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.
Growing Evidence Finds Processed Foods and Sugary Drinks as ‘Addictive as Cocaine’
Not only are processed foods and sodas filled with high-fructose corn syrup detrimental to your health, but new research finds they can also be as addictive as cocaine. The findings…
Diet Sodas Don’t Help with Dieting
Two new studies have linked drinking diet soda to poorer health compared with those who don’t drink the beverage. People who said they drank two or more diet sodas a…
Eating in Season: 5 July Superfoods to Boost Your Health
Take a look at 5 July superfoods while we are in the midst of their peak season. Eating in season is one of the best things you can do.
Sugar Dangers: WHO Changes Sugar Intake Recommendation, Down to 5% of Total Calories
In light of sugar dangers, the World Health Organization now advises no more than 5 percent of daily calories should come from added sugars.
Attention Vegetarians: 8 Foods with Hidden Animal Products
Being a vegetarian is not always easy – especially if you are very serious. Here are 8 foods that could contain ‘hidden’ animal products.
Medicinal Mushrooms Proven to Fight the Human Papilloma Virus
One of the many conditions that certain species of mushrooms have been found to heal is human papilloma virus infections. They can even eradicate the virus.