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.
Easily Make Your Own Herbal Tinctures and Save Money
It’s a good idea to learn not only about the herbs themselves, but also how to use them in various healing methods – such as herbal tinctures.
The Nutritional Power of Eggs in Your Diet
While it is not common knowledge, eggs are a bountiful source of antioxidants and other essential nutrients. In fact the concept that eggs lead to heart disease due to a…
Boosting Health with Basil: 7 Great Health Benefits of a Common Herb
Used for centuries and having its own mythology and folklore due to its numerous royal qualities, sweet basil is a must-have in any kitchen. Here are 7 awesome health benefits…
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”…
An Example of Big Food’s Last Ditch-Effort to Stop State GMO-Labeling Laws
Big Food ad blitz aggressively seeks to forbid mandatory GMO-labeling laws such as Vermont’s, scheduled to go into effect July 1.
This Grocery Store is Replacing Candy in its Checkout Aisles with Healthy Alternatives
Grocery chain Aldi announced earlier this year that it will be replacing the candy in checkout aisles with more healthful alternatives by the end of 2016.