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.
4 Benefits of Magnesium, Signs of Deficiency, and Food Sources
Magnesium is just one mineral offering numerous health benefits. Read this article to see what magnesium can do to improve your overall health.
Saffron Spice Found to Reverse Macular Degeneration, Preserve Eye Health
A study found that supplementing with a spice known as saffron could reverse the effects of macular degeneration, preserving vision and eye health.
Drink This Daily to Lower Blood Pressure with Ease
Recent research reveals that drinking a single glass of beetjuice juice daily can significantly reduce blood pressure in those suffering from hypertension.
Gold of the Incas: 7 Health Benefits of Lucuma
The superfruit Lucuma has been eaten since 200 A.D., but science is just now seeing how it could offer great nutrition and healing potential.
New Findings: Over 4000 ‘Gene Probes’ Altered with Low-Dose Roundup Exposure on Food we Eat
A new study shows that even low-dose glyphosate can alter over 4000 genes and their proper functioning within the livers and kidneys of rats.
Is Butter Bad for You? The Real Benefits of Real Butter
Is butter bad for you? Sweet, salty butter has become a decadent treat for many people, something that some have shunned for years for fear of the vilified “saturated fat”…