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.
Study: Coconut Oil Could Protect Brain Cells from Amyloid Plaques Associated with Dementia
A new study supports existing evidence that coconut oil may help to alleviate the neurodegenerative affects of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.
Rosemary Health Benefits: Growing Your Own Medicine
Growing rosemary is easy! And rosemary health benefits are some that you will not want to miss. Here is how to grow rosemary to experience the benefits.
Leading Spice Provider Plans to go Organic, Non-GMO by 2016
McCormick recently announced plans to release non-GMO vanilla in time for the holidays while propelling to organic and non-GMO standards by 2016.
Rising Food Prices Continue to Climb, with Prices Up 10% in July Alone
Food prices are rising, and consumers are feeling it. Rising food prices aren’t only hitting America, they are happening around the world. Costs have gone up 10 percent between June…
Shocking Finding: Pasta Consumption Associated with SLIMMER Waist
Italian researchers have found that consuming small amounts of pasta does not cause weight gain or obesity, contrary to what we are normally told.
Powerful Omega-3s in Fish Shown to Protect the Brain
Omega-3 fatty acids seem to cancel out mercury and PCBs in seafood, making it safer than previously thought for pregnant women.