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.
Grapefruit Compound can Protect Kidneys, Prevent Cysts
A new study indicates a flavonoid in grapefruit could hold the key to preventing cysts associated with polycystic kidney disease.
Goji Berries – Health Benefits of a Protein-Packed Superfruit
Goji berries are a superfruit containing not only numerous health-boosting vitamins and minerals, but protein and essential amino acids as well.
Not so Pure: Tropicana Orange Juice & 20 Class Action Lawsuits Against its ‘Natural’ & ‘100% Pure’ Labels
Tropicana Orange Juice claims to be ‘natural’ and ‘100% pure’, but this product is far from pure, and an influx of class action law suits are showing it.
Study: Eating Dark Chocolate can Reduce “Excess Body Fat” in One Week
A new study has revealed that eating dark chocolate can reduce the markers for heart disease and even reduce belly fat in a single week.
Top 10 Worst Children’s Cereals on the Market
The over-consumption of sugar has long been one of the top problems our society faces on a health and wellness level. Excessive sugar consumption is known to play a part…
5 Facts About Farm-Raised Fish You Should Know
While fish from the ocean may be riddled with pollution and radiation, farm-raised aren’t great either. Here are 5 things you should know about farm-raised fish.