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.
15 Million Americans Suffer from Food Allergies: Could GMOs be to Blame?
Food allergies like gluten intolerance affect more than 15 million Americans, and the cost for treating children’s food allergies will be $25 billion/year.
Chocolate Can Help Accelerate Healthy Fat Loss
Chocolate is typically considered an unhealthy food by some, but the truth of the matter is that real chocolate (not processed candy junk, but high quality and organic) actually possesses…
Mom’s Diet can Alter Baby’s DNA Even Before Conception
A new study reveals that a mother’s nutrition can have lasting effects on a child’s DNA, even before the child is conceived.
Walnuts: Brain, Heart, Anti-Cancer Benefits, and More
From protecting against cancer to boosting both heart and brain health greatly, walnuts pack a powerful nutritional punch that should not be ignored.
Apple or Pear a Day Protects Brain Health
A new study has found that consuming fruit with a white interior, such as apples and pears, can protect your body against strokes — adding to the pile of research…
Lemon Balm Medicinal Uses: Grow Your Own Medicine
An easy to grow and wonderful smelling plant, lemon balm has many healing applications and medicinal uses. Here are the benefits of lemon balm.