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.
Calcium: The Most Abundant Mineral in the Human Body
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and it is extremely important for overall health. Here are 28 food sources of calcium.
10 Health Benefits of Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) – Part 1
The remedy for everything but death? From eliminating harmful bacteria to regenerating the body’s cells, here are 10 awesome health benefits of black cumin.
This Organic Oil Could Reduce DNA Damage from Eating GMOs
Researchers say that organic extra virgin olive oil may just be able to reduce the DNA damage caused by eating genetically modified foods.
10 ‘Health Foods’ that may be Doing more Harm than Good
Here are 10 foods that, while said to be good for us, really are not that healthful at all. Many of these foods actually hurt us!
Sugar-Free Products Lead to Obesity, Tooth Damage, and Cancer
Artificial sweeteners and ‘sugar free’ alternatives were once a fad of sorts; but manufacturers have produced many alternatives to conventional sugar sweetening. Unfortunately, the majority of these artificial sweeteners like…
Australian Man Morphs Potatoes into Cheese. Yummy?
Would you eat cheese made from liquefied potatoes? An Australian engineer claims he has done just that, and is looking for investors.