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: How ‘Diet’ Products & Fake Fats Can Make You Fat
“Diet” snacks usually contain some sort of fake fat or sugar — a synthetic substitute that helps make the food taste as sweet or as rich as the real thing,…
5 Fun Benefits of Lemon Water You may Not Know
More than simple water, drinking lemon water offers a wide array of benefits. Here are 5 fun benefits of lemon water you may not know about.
Glyphosate Herbicide Found in Popular Breakfast Foods Yet Again
Recent tests conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found levels of glyphosate in oat products exceeding the group’s safety limit.
The Real Benefits of Easy Do-it-Yourself Loose Leaf Tea
The best way to make sure you are drinking quality tea is to make it yourself from fresh organic herbs. Here are the benefits of DIY loose-leaf tea.
7 Reasons to Start Juicing from Around the Web
Juicing has many benefits that are easily reaped with a little time and dedication. Here is a mini collection of some of the best reasons for juicing from the juicers…
Coca-Cola’s Sugar-Laden Vitaminwater Targeted by Lawsuits for Misleading Claims
Coca-Cola claims its Vitaminwater is healthful, aiding in weight loss and promoting vision. But Vitaminwater is actually loaded with health-damaging sugar.